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

Bunkyo Museum

Bunkyo Museum

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Explore Bunkyo's history, from Yayoi pottery to Meiji-era schools, at this compact local museum.

Shinjuku Historical Museum

Shinjuku Historical Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore Shinjuku's past, from ancient times to modern history, in this ward-operated museum.

Shinsengumi Furusato Historical Museum

Shinsengumi Furusato Historical Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Learn about the Shinsengumi samurai at this museum, a short walk from Hino Station.

Hinode Sansō

Hinode Sansō

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore Hinode Sansō, a mountain villa and museum, for a glimpse into Japan's political history.

Japan Football Museum

Japan Football Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

This museum commemorated the 2002 FIFA World Cup and Japanese football history.

Hibiya Library & Museum

Hibiya Library & Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

A historic public library in Hibiya Park, recognized for its architecture and services.

Hino Auto Plaza

Hino Auto Plaza

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Hino Auto Plaza is a free museum showcasing Hino Motors' history and vehicles.

Former Tama Seiseki Memorial Hall

Former Tama Seiseki Memorial Hall

TOKYO · MUSEUM

A historic hall commemorating Emperor Meiji's visit, showcasing unique architecture and local hi...

Showa Retro Packaging Museum

Showa Retro Packaging Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Step back in time to Showa-era Japan through nostalgic packaging and retro displays.

Emperor Shōwa Memorial Museum

Emperor Shōwa Memorial Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Museum dedicated to Emperor Shōwa and Empress Kōjun, preserving their legacy and offering insigh...

Asakura Museum of Sculpture

Asakura Museum of Sculpture

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore sculptor Fumio Asakura's unique home and studio, featuring gardens and historic architec...

Wood & Plywood Museum

Wood & Plywood Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

This free museum explores wood and plywood, showcasing their uses and manufacturing processes.

Minato City Local History Museum

Minato City Local History Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore Minato City's past in a historic building, showcasing local history and architecture.

Tokyo Toy Museum

Tokyo Toy Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

A hands-on museum located in a 1936 elementary school building featuring diverse toys and play-b...

Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery

Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Modern and contemporary art gallery in Tokyo, directly connected to Hatsudai Station.

Tokyo Takarakuji Dream Palace

Tokyo Takarakuji Dream Palace

TOKYO · MUSEUM

A lottery museum and drawing venue, offering a unique glimpse into Japan's lottery culture.

Museum of Science, TUS

Museum of Science, TUS

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore science history, from early computing to a restored 1906 school, all for free.

The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts

The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore a vast collection of Japanese art history at this university museum.

Tokyo Metropolitan Archaeological Center

Tokyo Metropolitan Archaeological Center

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore ancient Tokyo history and Jomon period life at this free archaeological center.

Tokyo Water Science Museum

Tokyo Water Science Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore Tokyo's water supply and its importance at this engaging, family-friendly museum.

Tokyo Waterworks Historical Museum

Tokyo Waterworks Historical Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore Tokyo's 400-year waterworks history for free, with unique exhibits and a research librar...

Daigo Fukuryu Maru Exhibition Hall

Daigo Fukuryu Maru Exhibition Hall

TOKYO · MUSEUM

A fishing boat exposed to radiation, now a museum, offers a unique historical perspective.

Tokyo Station Gallery

Tokyo Station Gallery

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Art museum inside Tokyo Station, showcasing modern art and station history, worth visiting for i...

Toyo University Inoue Enryo Memorial Museum

Toyo University Inoue Enryo Memorial Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Learn about Inoue Enryo, yokai studies, and Toyo University at this free museum.

Matsuoka Museum of Art

Matsuoka Museum of Art

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Private museum with diverse art, from East Asian ceramics to French modern paintings.

Itabashi Science and Education Hall

Itabashi Science and Education Hall

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Itabashi Science and Education Hall offers hands-on science exhibits and a planetarium, great fo...

Itabashi Art Museum

Itabashi Art Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Tokyo's first public art museum, it showcases Edo period art and hosts international illustratio...

Hayashi Fumiko Memorial Hall

Hayashi Fumiko Memorial Hall

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore the preserved home of a renowned author, offering a glimpse into her life and work.

Umemura Adventure Museum

Umemura Adventure Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore the life of adventurer Naomi Uemura through his gear and mementos.

Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art

Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art

TOKYO · MUSEUM

See Georges Rouault's art and rotating exhibits on housing and ceramics at this Tokyo museum.

Fire Museum

Fire Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore Tokyo's firefighting history and equipment at this free, engaging museum.

Shoto Museum of Art

Shoto Museum of Art

TOKYO · MUSEUM

A unique art museum in Shibuya with a distinctive design and local exhibitions.

Tabata Memorial Museum of Writers and Artists

Tabata Memorial Museum of Writers and Artists

TOKYO · MUSEUM

A free museum in Tokyo commemorating the literary and artistic achievements of local writers.

Machida City Museum of Literature, Kotoba Land

Machida City Museum of Literature, Kotoba Land

TOKYO · MUSEUM

A free literature museum in Tokyo, reusing a public hall building.

Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts

Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore global print art from ancient to modern times, housed in an award-winning building.

Meguro Parasitological Museum

Meguro Parasitological Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

A unique museum in Tokyo dedicated to parasites, offering free and fascinating educational exhib...

Sumo Museum

Sumo Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Learn about sumo history and culture at this free museum inside the Kokugikan.

Mitsuo Aida Museum

Mitsuo Aida Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

The Mitsuo Aida Museum showcased the works of a beloved Japanese poet and calligrapher.

Ryoichi & Fudeko Ishii

Ryoichi & Fudeko Ishii

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore a 1928 wooden school building, now a cultural property, showcasing local history.

Prince Chichibu Memorial Sports Museum

Prince Chichibu Memorial Sports Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Japan's only comprehensive sports museum, now a gallery, for Olympic and Japanese sports history...

Roppongi Museum

Roppongi Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

This temporary museum hosts diverse limited-time exhibitions, making each visit unique.

Takehisa Yumeji Museum

Takehisa Yumeji Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

A Tokyo art museum dedicated to Takehisa Yumeji, offering a deep dive into his 3300 works.

Paper Museum

Paper Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore the history and science of paper at this unique museum in Tokyo.

Silk Road Museum

Silk Road Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

A free museum on a merchant's former estate documenting the history of raw silk transport and re...

Nerima Shakujiikoen Furusato Museum

Nerima Shakujiikoen Furusato Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Local history museum with a Showa-era townscape and Jomon-period pit dwellings.

Nerima Art Museum

Nerima Art Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

A local art museum in Tokyo with modern Japanese and avant-garde art, worth visiting for unique...

Katsushika City Museum

Katsushika City Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Katsushika City Museum: local history and astronomy exhibits, with a planetarium and observatory...

Tokyo Sewerage Museum "Rainbow"

Tokyo Sewerage Museum "Rainbow"

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore Tokyo's essential sewerage system through interactive exhibits and full-scale reproducti...

Police Museum

Police Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore Tokyo's police history and equipment at this free, interactive museum.

Adachi City Museum

Adachi City Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore Adachi City's past and art, including Edo paintings and Ukiyo-e, at this local museum.

Unyo Maru

Unyo Maru

TOKYO · MUSEUM

See the Unyo Maru, Japan's oldest steel ship, a historic vessel that saved lives.

Ōme City Provincial History Museum

Ōme City Provincial History Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

A local history museum featuring an Edo-period residence and archaeological artifacts located wi...

Ome Railway Park

Ome Railway Park

TOKYO · MUSEUM

A renovated railway museum in Tokyo featuring historic locomotives and retired Shinkansen cars f...

Art Aquarium Museum

Art Aquarium Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

See ornamental fish in tanks with artistic lighting and sound at this unique museum.

Edo-Tokyo Museum

Edo-Tokyo Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore Tokyo's history and culture at this large, modern, experiential museum.

National Institute of Polar Research

National Institute of Polar Research

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore polar science and Antarctic expeditions at this unique research institute.

History Museum of J-Koreans

History Museum of J-Koreans

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore the history and culture of Korean residents in Japan at this unique museum.

Kiki's Museum of Literature

Kiki's Museum of Literature

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Kiki's Museum of Literature is a new, whimsical museum dedicated to children's literature, desig...

Tokyo Fuji Art Museum

Tokyo Fuji Art Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

This art museum in Hachioji, Tokyo, houses 30,000 pieces, including Western masterpieces.

Musashi Mitake Shrine Treasure Hall

Musashi Mitake Shrine Treasure Hall

TOKYO · MUSEUM

This hall displays historical armor, swords, and a saddle, including two National Treasures, wor...

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