Museums in Tokyo

Tokyo prefecture offers 221 museums, including the Itabashi Historical Museum and the Sumida Heritage Museum. They cover a wide range of interests, from local history to art and science.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 20 best

Itabashi Historical Museum

Itabashi Historical Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Itabashi Historical Museum: free, two-story museum showcasing local history, with Edo-period can...

Arakawa Furusato Museum

Arakawa Furusato Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore Arakawa's history from Stone Age to modern times, including traditional crafts and histo...

Sumida Heritage Museum

Sumida Heritage Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Sumida Heritage Museum: learn about local history and culture in a modern, accessible setting.

Nakano Historical Museum

Nakano Historical Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore Nakano's history and a 500-year-old chinquapin tree at this free museum.

Folk Museum of Ōta City

Folk Museum of Ōta City

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Ota City's folk museum, built on a sculptor's home, offers free insights into local history.

Setagaya City Local Museum

Setagaya City Local Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Tokyo's first public museum, it showcases Setagaya's history and culture.

Nezu Museum

Nezu Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Nezu Museum: a Tokyo art museum with a renowned collection and a peaceful Japanese garden.

Museum of Maritime Science

Museum of Maritime Science

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore Japan's maritime history and an Antarctic icebreaker at this unique museum.

Ancient Orient Museum

Ancient Orient Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Japan's first specialized museum for ancient West and Central Asia, with 4000 items.

Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore 30 historic buildings from Edo to early Showa periods, relocated and preserved in a park...

Yoshikawa Eiji Memorial Museum

Yoshikawa Eiji Memorial Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore author Eiji Yoshikawa's former home and museum, a tranquil cultural property in Ome City...

Mega Web

Mega Web

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Mega Web was a Toyota car showroom that closed in 2021.

Science Museum

Science Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore science and technology through interactive exhibits in a unique star-shaped building.

Daimyo Clock Museum

Daimyo Clock Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

A unique museum in Tokyo showcasing rare Edo-period Daimyo clocks.

Suginami Animation Museum

Suginami Animation Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Japan's first comprehensive animation museum, offering free exhibits and interactive experiences...

Gas Museum

Gas Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore Japan's gas history and its impact on daily life at this free museum.

Ryūshi Memorial Museum

Ryūshi Memorial Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

A unique museum in Tokyo dedicated to artist Kawabata Ryushi, showcasing his works and former ho...

JAXA i

JAXA i

TOKYO · MUSEUM

JAXA i was a free public facility showcasing Japanese space development, popular for its exhibit...

NHK Museum of Broadcasting

NHK Museum of Broadcasting

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore the world's first broadcasting museum, tracing NHK's history from its birthplace.

Suntory Museum of Art

Suntory Museum of Art

TOKYO · MUSEUM

This Tokyo museum showcases old Japanese art, including a National Treasure, in a modern setting...

Shibusawa Memorial Museum

Shibusawa Memorial Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Learn about the "father of Japanese capitalism" at this museum in Asukayama Park.

Banknote & Postage Stamp Museum

Banknote & Postage Stamp Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore the history and technology of Japanese banknotes and stamps at this unique museum.

Shokei-kan

Shokei-kan

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Shokei-kan is a free museum in Tokyo dedicated to Japanese wounded soldiers' war experiences.

Tobacco and Salt Museum

Tobacco and Salt Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore the unique history and culture of tobacco and salt in Japan at this museum.

Chihiro Art Museum Tokyo

Chihiro Art Museum Tokyo

TOKYO · MUSEUM

The world's first picture book museum, located in Chihiro Iwasaki's former home, displays origin...

Hakenomori Art Museum

Hakenomori Art Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

A Tokyo art museum with a famous garden and historic buildings, worth visiting for its unique bl...

Meguro History Museum

Meguro History Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore Meguro's history, including a unique cave replica, at this ward museum.

Ad Museum Tokyo

Ad Museum Tokyo

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore the history of Japanese advertising for free at this unique museum.

Gas Science Museum

Gas Science Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Tokyo's Gas Science Museum offers free interactive exhibits on gas and energy before it closes i...

GALAXCITY

GALAXCITY

TOKYO · MUSEUM

GALAXCITY is a Tokyo cultural complex with a planetarium and climbing wall, great for families.

TEPIA

TEPIA

TOKYO · MUSEUM

TEPIA showcases advanced technology and its impact on society, offering interactive exhibits.

Parthenon Tama

Parthenon Tama

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Parthenon Tama is a cultural center with halls and exhibitions, a symbol of Tama New Town.

Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Japan's premier baseball museum, celebrating the sport's history and heroes.

Ichiyo Memorial Museum

Ichiyo Memorial Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Japan's first museum for a female writer, honoring Higuchi Ichiyo's literary legacy.

Ueno Royal Museum

Ueno Royal Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

This private museum in Ueno Park hosts significant, temporary art exhibitions.

Setagaya Literary Museum

Setagaya Literary Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Tokyo's first comprehensive literary museum, with unique exhibits and a peaceful setting.

Nakagawa Funabansho Museum

Nakagawa Funabansho Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

This museum showcases Edo period water transport and logistics, a unique glimpse into Japan's pa...

Kume Museum of Art

Kume Museum of Art

TOKYO · MUSEUM

This small museum near Meguro Station showcases modern Western-style Japanese art and historical...

Keio Rail-Land

Keio Rail-Land

TOKYO · MUSEUM

A railway museum in Tokyo, perfect for train enthusiasts and families.

Beni Museum

Beni Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Discover the history and making of traditional Japanese beni lipstick at this unique corporate m...

Sato Museum of Art

Sato Museum of Art

TOKYO · MUSEUM

The Sato Museum of Art showcases modern Nihonga art, including works by famous artists and emerg...

Hachiōji Yume Art Museum

Hachiōji Yume Art Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

A city-established art museum in Hachioji, Tokyo, focusing on picture book and animation art.

Philatelic Museum

Philatelic Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

This museum showcases a vast collection of stamps and philatelic literature, a unique cultural e...

Kita City Asukayama Museum

Kita City Asukayama Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore Kita City Asukayama Museum for local history, art, and special exhibits.

Senshū Bunko

Senshū Bunko

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Senshu Bunko is a museum preserving the history of the Satake clan, offering a glimpse into feud...

Taito City Calligraphy Museum

Taito City Calligraphy Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore Chinese and Japanese calligraphy, including Important Cultural Properties, at this uniqu...

Shinagawa Historical Museum

Shinagawa Historical Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore Shinagawa's history and culture, including a preserved tea room and garden.

NAOJ Mitaka Campus

NAOJ Mitaka Campus

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore Japan's astronomical history at this campus with historic telescopes and observatory hea...

Tokyo Metro Museum

Tokyo Metro Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore the history and technology of Tokyo's subway system at this engaging museum.

Tamarokuto Science Center

Tamarokuto Science Center

TOKYO · MUSEUM

This science center offers an award-winning planetarium and engaging exhibits for all ages.

Gotoh Planetarium and Astronomical Museum

Gotoh Planetarium and Astronomical Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

A historic Tokyo planetarium, now closed, with its projector preserved for viewing.

Okutama Mizu-to-Midori-no-Fureaikan

Okutama Mizu-to-Midori-no-Fureaikan

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Learn about Ogochi Dam and local culture at this facility near Okutama Lake.

Gakushuin University Museum of History

Gakushuin University Museum of History

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore a university museum preserving 140,000 historical items, including a former royal dormit...

Kodaira Hirakushi Denchu Art Museum

Kodaira Hirakushi Denchu Art Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore the former home and art of a master sculptor at this unique museum.

Ono Tadashige Print Museum

Ono Tadashige Print Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore a renowned printmaker's art and home, offering a unique glimpse into Japanese printmakin...

Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum

Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore the unique home and studio of artist Taro Okamoto, filled with his diverse works.

Fuchū Art Museum

Fuchū Art Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Modern art museum in a park, with diverse collections and workshops, worth an hour.

Yayoi Museum

Yayoi Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore pre-war Japanese lyrical illustrations at this unique private museum, founded in 1984.

Parliamentary Museum

Parliamentary Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Learn about Japan's parliamentary history at this museum, located next to the National Diet Buil...

Toguri Museum of Art

Toguri Museum of Art

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Rare ceramics museum in Tokyo, preserving and exhibiting East Asian pottery from a private colle...

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