The National Museum of Western Art 国立西洋美術館

  • Published on : 13/04/2018
  • by : J.L.
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Art-chitecture museum

A must-see museum for lovers of classic and modern art, showcasing several centuries of European art and even architecture thanks to the building's design by Le Corbusier, which made it the first UNESCO-listed site in Tokyo.

Le Musée National de l'Art Occidental

The National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo.

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In 2017, a work belonging to the original collection of Matsukata Kôjirô was found in the collections of the Louvre Museum. And not just any, since it was one of Claude Monet's Water Lilies (1916) that the Japanese collector had bought directly from him. It is currently being restored at the National Museum of Western Art to be exhibited there soon.

Other museums in Ueno:

 

 

Les Nymphéas de Monet

Water Lilies (1916) by Claude Monet

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Address, timetable & access

  • Address

  • Timetable

    JR Ueno Station 2 minutes walk, in Ueno Park.
  • Price

    500yen Adult250yen student from 18 years old.
  • Access

    From 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. From 9.30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.