The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

This excellent museum house is not only exquisite Japanese modern art, but also the work of well-known western Masters. The current exhibition of Female artists helps to showcase the enormous contributions they’ve made to the modern art world within Japan and also worldwide. You will see work by Kusama, Kandinsky, Lewitt, DeKooing and many other familiar names. On a sunny day, it’s nice to sit in the space called “room with a view” that overlooks the imperial Gardens.

A good art museum with lovely wide galleries to walk around. Each floor reflects a different era of Japan as it starts in the 1900s and works its way to the modern era. However, there are not a great deal of paintings. The galleries are really well lit and do showcase the art really well.

MoMat offers a conscientiously curated experience with memorable and impactful pieces; the layout was intentionally designed to guide visitors smoothly through the space for the most engaging experience possible. The pieces were compelling in both an aesthetic and resonate way. I appreciated the inclusion of detailed plaques that provided historical context and background information about the artists and their works, adding depth where it was most necessary. I found the abstract pieces cool, they allowed for logical interpretation making them feel accessible rather than elusive. The atmosphere was calm, balanced, and perfectly suited for thoughtful appreciation. I truly enjoyed my experience at MoMAT!

This museum is worth a visit, almost only based on the ”room with a view” on the top floor. Great place to relax and meditate for a few minutes. Basic entrance was 500yen, when we visited, there was a special exhibition and entry was 2000yen for both. We found the art selection was interesting and the signage is informative and up to date across the collection and current exhibit.

As someone with a keen interest in modern art, my visit to the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo was a significant disappointment. The museum's collection is far from the contemporary and universal 'modern art' one might expect from its name. It is more accurately a museum of Japanese modern history told through art, and a name like the "Museum of Modern Japanese History" would be far more fitting. The curation felt aimless and confusing. Artworks with little apparent connection were placed together, making it difficult to follow any narrative and raising serious questions about the curator's intent. Furthermore, the dim lighting throughout the galleries hindered a proper appreciation of the pieces. The experience was like ordering a Coke and being served a Sprite—a complete mismatch between the label and the product. For travelers and art lovers seeking the kind of diverse, international modern art found in other major cities, I would not recommend this museum. To top it off, the museum shop was very small and lacked any compelling merchandise, adding to the overall letdown.

Went to see the Mamott Collection (I maybe have misread the name!) and I loved it! It was a collection designed to be experienced from the fourth floor to the 2nd! Loved it! Shared some of my favorite pieces here💗🩵✨

Beautiful architecture inside and out. The collection was ok but not out of this world. A few rest areas with chairs with beautiful views of the palace ground.

I went at 5:30 on Friday and entered for 300 yen. There are works by modern Japanese artists, and there were works by Kandinsky and Paul Cezanne in the middle. It was great. If you go in the evening, the night view is also worth seeing.

Moderately small sized 4 floor high museum featuring random historic art and modern art. It is one of the cheapest museum at 500 yen, recommend checking it out especially on a rainy day. They also have A separate special exhibition on the first floor that you have to pay a little bit more to see. Roughly can spend an hour here. Make sure to check out the small museum store, which is located on the outside of the entrance. The postcards are awesome and they're only ¥100.

During my recent visit to Tokyo, the favorite museum I visited was The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. MOMAT. It is located very close to the Imperial Palace in the Chiyoda area. Again, I regretted never visiting previously. When I arrived, I decided to just look at the permanent exhibit. MOMAT has Masterpieces going back as far as the 19th Century. However, my interest was more focused on the Contemporary art. I had no idea what the special exhibit was, but I had enjoyed the regular exhibit and decided I wanted to see more of the artwork. It was the smartest move I made while visiting museums in Tokyo. The exhibit featured Shinro Ohtake, a Japanese artist with a very eclectic sense of modern art. It was both unique and fascinating and I spent hours looking at the details of his work. These snapshots do not reveal the intricacy of his work, but if you see an exhibit by Ohtake, I highly recommend it. I had never heard of Ohtake before, but I was mesmerized by the unusual contemporary works he produced. He created a room which looked in total disarray and I had to imagine it reflected his studio and the way his mind worked. In addition to his unique wall art, he had decorated a camper with his very eccentric design. I was intrigued by the amount of time it must take him to produce all his works. There was one long room of his notebooks with creative collage works from his travels and everyday life. Really a fascinating exhibit and I felt so lucky to be exposed to such a unique collection of highly contemporary art! I had spent so much time at MOMAT, I hardly had time to do anything else that day! Here's a little snippet from the MOMAT website on Ohtake: "The long-awaited exhibition presents under seven themes about 500 items including works shown at international exhibitions and is held at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo that will celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2022. The artist utilizes every material, every image, and every method. While tracing his career that he has maintained for nearly a half century under a theme he calls "what's already there," this show presents his works, without sticking to chronology, in a way that enables viewers to be immersed in the world of his art, to offer an opportunity to travel inside his strikingly individual brain that keeps running."

I loved this museum! The collection is quite small, but the quality seems extremely high. The explanations that come along with the paintings and other pieces were exceptionally helpful. The curators obviously have a great sense of humor, and the building was designed to be easy to navigate. There are plenty of places to stop for a few minutes if you become museum-weary. Don't overlook the gift shop, which is at ground level and has its own entrance across from the main museum building.

Great museum with an awesome collection of modern Japanese artists (1900-2000). Though On the 4th floor they have one room featuring several foreign artists like Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, & Henri Matisse. Still the greatness of this place comes from the display of the local talent pre and post war using modern and traditional methods. The exhibits are mostly paintings but there are a handful of sculptures, photography, and video displays. The price is a steal costing only 500yen for adults and 250yen for students. Only a 5-8minute walk from Takebashi station it is convenient to get to and close to several other tourist attractions so this can be just another stop on your site seeing adventure.

Excellent permanent collection, with emphasis on Japanese modern art. Paintings, prints, sculpture, etc. from around 1910 onward. Especially enjoyed the prints from the 1930s & 1940s. Various special exhibits are shown, some included with "permanent collection" admission and some requiring the higher priced ticket. The special exhibit (Jan 2016) of Japan tourism items (posters, brochures, etc.) from the 1920s & 1930s was really excellent - especially nice was seeing two posters shown that are identical to original Japan travel posters in my personal collection!

Went to this museum with my family and we all had a great experiance of fantasic art. Must see while you are in Tokyo.

Not too much art, some of it was good, but for a 'national' museum, i expected a LOT more.

this place is sick. I saw the "Color" special exhibition and it was very pleasing. Love the aesthetics. ** Better for true art museum lovers