The National Museum of Western Art

One of my favorite places to visit whenever I'm in Tokyo! There was a Picasso exhibit when I last visited so it was great to drop by. Note: All photos shown were taken in areas where photography is allowed.

Fabulous Le Corbusier designed gallery with stunning permanent collection. Lots of great European masters Monet and Cezanne in particular. Paid extra to see the exhibition from San Diego gallery. Queued to buy ticket maybe buy online first.

A relatively small but compelling permanent collection, and only ¥500. They almost always have great exhibitions too. They have a not insignificant amount of Impressionist paintings and a bunch of Rodin sculptures.

Corb’s only work in Tokyo feels like a hybrid of Villa Savoye and Villa La Roche. It follows the “Modulor” concept precisely, regulating the dimensions and scale of the spaces. The only disappointment was that a mandated route skips some of the areas the architect intended visitors to experience, such as the balcony on the upper level.

Visited the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno Park and was able to access the special exhibition for free through my credit card benefits. Even though I only explored the special exhibition section, the sheer volume and quality of Western paintings and sculptures across the first and second floors was impressive. I discovered works by artists previously unfamiliar to me, like Gillis van Coninxloo, which opened my eyes to new artistic perspectives and provided a wonderful opportunity to appreciate masterpieces up close. What really sets this museum apart is the excellent multilingual support through QR codes that provide detailed explanations in various languages, making the experience accessible and educational for international visitors. While I didn't get the chance to compare it with the National Art Center, among all the museums and galleries in Ueno Park, this one definitely offers the most comprehensive explanations and creates the best environment for both learning and emotional connection with the art. It's a perfect blend of world-class exhibits and thoughtful visitor experience that makes you want to return for the permanent collection.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Nice collection. Currently thier highlight collection is an extensive display of Pablo Picasso's works. Only 500JPY to view the permanent collection.

Love it so much. We visited the place on weekday during lunch time. It was not crowed at all. Monet always can let you feel how beautiful the world is.

I really enjoyed my visit to the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo! The collection is beautifully curated, with impressive works from artists like Monet, Rodin, and Picaso. It’s a perfect spot for anyone who appreciates classic European art. Recommend if you're in Ueno Park!