Museums & galleries in Tokyo

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Yebisu Brewery Tokyo
Yebisu Brewery Tokyo

A renovated museum, brewery, and tasting hall in the Ebisu district, dedicated to the history of Yebisu beer by Sapporo Breweries.

The National Art Center, Tokyo
The National Art Center, Tokyo

Japan’s largest contemporary art exhibition center, located in Roppongi. Hosts temporary exhibitions of painting, sculpture, photography, design, fashion, anime, manga, and architecture.

teamLab Planets TOKYO
teamLab Planets TOKYO

This museum in Toyosu allows visitors to walk on water and feel part of nature. Includes 4 large-scale art spaces and 2 gardens. It is recognized as the most visited museum in the world.

The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan)
The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan)

The museum is located in the Odaiba district and is dedicated to modern scientific developments, innovation, and interactive exhibits.

National Museum of Nature and Science
National Museum of Nature and Science

Located in Ueno, this museum contains a rich collection of natural history, science, and technology exhibits, focusing on Japanese exploration and discovery.

Nezu Museum
Nezu Museum

A museum of Japanese and East Asian art in Minami-Aoyama. It houses over 7,400 works—painting, calligraphy, ceramics, textiles, and Buddhist art—along with a renowned Japanese garden.

Ghibli Museum
Ghibli Museum

A museum dedicated to the animation and art of the Japanese studio Studio Ghibli, located in Mitaka, west of Tokyo, within Inokashira Park. The architecture and design were created by Hayao Miyazaki; the building is conceived as a “town-like labyrinth” with no fixed route.

teamLab Borderless
teamLab Borderless

A borderless museum by teamLab, where artworks move and interact, creating a seamless art world to wander and explore.

Edo-Tokyo Museum
Edo-Tokyo Museum

A history museum in Tokyo covering the city from the Edo period to today, focusing on daily life, architecture, and culture. The exhibition is split into “Edo” and “Tokyo” with detailed models and full-scale reconstructions.

Kabukiza Theater
Kabukiza Theater

A restored theater in the Ginza district where you can see traditional Japanese Kabuki performances in an authentic atmosphere.

Tokyo National Museum
Tokyo National Museum

The oldest and largest museum in Japan, founded in 1871, with a collection of over 120,000 works of Japanese, Asian, and ancient art.

Mori Art Museum
Mori Art Museum

A leading contemporary art museum in Tokyo, located on the 53rd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower in Roppongi. Known for large-scale international exhibitions featuring major artists, as well as panoramic city views from its observation deck.