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

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

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Japan's first national museum, it showcases modern and contemporary art.

National Museum of Western Art

National Museum of Western Art

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This museum houses the Matsukata Collection of Western art, fulfilling a collector's dream to be...

National Art Center, Tokyo

National Art Center, Tokyo

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Japan's largest art museum, known for its unique architecture and diverse exhibitions.

blue-ing!

blue-ing!

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blue-ing! is an interactive soccer facility in Tokyo Dome City, great for fans.

Ichigaya Letterpress Factory

Ichigaya Letterpress Factory

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Explore a historic letterpress factory, learn about printing, and make a unique bookmark.

Japan Olympic Museum

Japan Olympic Museum

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Explore Japan's Olympic history and spirit at this modern museum in Tokyo.

Murauchi Art Museum

Murauchi Art Museum

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Murauchi Art Museum displays Western and Japanese contemporary paintings and furniture designs.

The University Museum, The University of Tokyo

The University Museum, The University of Tokyo

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Explore natural history and cultural artifacts at this university museum.

Center of the Tokyo Raids and War Damage

Center of the Tokyo Raids and War Damage

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A museum in Tokyo dedicated to preserving the memory of the 1945 air raids.

Sompo Museum of Art

Sompo Museum of Art

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See Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' and other Western art in a distinctive modern building.

Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

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Tokyo's premier contemporary art museum, showcasing post-war Japanese and international works.

Meteorological Science Museum

Meteorological Science Museum

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Learn about weather, earthquakes, and tsunamis at this free museum.

Itabashi Bologna Children's Book Museum

Itabashi Bologna Children's Book Museum

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This unique museum showcases 30,000 picture books from 100 countries and 80 languages.

JRA Racing Museum

JRA Racing Museum

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Explore Japan's horse racing history and culture for free, a must for racing fans.

Nishiyama Art Museum

Nishiyama Art Museum

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This Tokyo museum houses the world's second-largest Utrillo collection and Rodin works.

Sumida Hokusai Museum

Sumida Hokusai Museum

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Modern museum dedicated to Hokusai, showcasing his life's work in the area he lived.

Okamura Chair Museum

Okamura Chair Museum

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Explore the history and technology of chairs, from office to railway, at this unique corporate m...

Daiichi Sankyo Kusuri Museum

Daiichi Sankyo Kusuri Museum

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Explore the world of medicine at this free corporate museum in Nihonbashi.

Postal Museum Japan

Postal Museum Japan

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Explore Japan's postal history through stamps and artifacts at this engaging museum.

Museum of Life in the Shōwa Era

Museum of Life in the Shōwa Era

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Step into a preserved 1951 Tokyo home to experience daily life during Japan's Shōwa Era.

Hachiōji City Children’s Museum of Science

Hachiōji City Children’s Museum of Science

TOKYO · MUSEUM

A science museum with a planetarium and unique outdoor exhibits, great for families.

Ome Akatsuka Fujio Kaikan

Ome Akatsuka Fujio Kaikan

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This museum, now closed, celebrated Fujio Akatsuka, creator of popular manga and anime.

Toei Animation Museum

Toei Animation Museum

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Free anime museum in Tokyo, showcasing Toei Animation's history and works.

Kikuchi Kanjitsu Memorial Tomo Museum

Kikuchi Kanjitsu Memorial Tomo Museum

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See contemporary ceramic art from a private collection in a tranquil setting.

Museum of Modern Japanese Literature

Museum of Modern Japanese Literature

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Explore Japanese literary history through original manuscripts and artifacts at this Tokyo museu...

NTT History Center of Technologies

NTT History Center of Technologies

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore Japan's telecommunications history and future at this free corporate museum.

Suginami Historical Museum

Suginami Historical Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore Suginami's history and culture, from ancient times to modern, in a Tokyo park setting.

Omori Nori Museum

Omori Nori Museum

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Discover Tokyo's nori farming history and traditional tools at this free museum.

Ryōgoku Fireworks Museum

Ryōgoku Fireworks Museum

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Explore the history and artistry of Japanese fireworks, a free and fascinating stop near Ryōgoku...

Onko Gakkai Hall

Onko Gakkai Hall

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See 20,000 historic printing blocks, including a National Important Cultural Property, in a 1927...

Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum

Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum

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Explore the world of the beloved Tora-san film series and director Yoji Yamada.

Shibuya Folk and Literary Shirane Memorial Museum

Shibuya Folk and Literary Shirane Memorial Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore Shibuya's history and literature at this museum, featuring local artifacts and a recreat...

JCII Camera Museum

JCII Camera Museum

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Explore camera history and photography exhibits at this museum, a 1-minute walk from Hanzomon St...

Mitaka City Yūzō Yamamoto Memorial Museum

Mitaka City Yūzō Yamamoto Memorial Museum

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Explore the former home of writer Yuzo Yamamoto, a designated cultural property in Mitaka City.

Nikon Museum

Nikon Museum

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Explore Nikon's history and innovations at this free corporate museum in Tokyo.

Museum of Logistics

Museum of Logistics

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Japan's only logistics museum, it offers unique exhibits on the movement of goods.

Jiyu Minken Institute of Machida City

Jiyu Minken Institute of Machida City

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Explore a municipal museum dedicated to Japan's historic Freedom and People's Rights Movement.

Gotoh Museum

Gotoh Museum

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This Tokyo museum, founded in 1960, preserves a private art collection with National Treasures a...

Natsume Soseki Memorial Museum

Natsume Soseki Memorial Museum

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A modern museum in Shinjuku dedicated to Natsume Soseki, a prominent Japanese author, featuring...

Kojima Museum of Historical Materials

Kojima Museum of Historical Materials

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Explore Shinsengumi history through rare artifacts at this small, family-run museum.

Science Tokyo Museum and Archives

Science Tokyo Museum and Archives

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A university museum in a landmark building, preserving Tokyo Tech's scientific and architectural...

Great Kanto Earthquake Memorial Museum

Great Kanto Earthquake Memorial Museum

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This museum commemorates the Great Kanto Earthquake and Tokyo air raids, offering a free, poigna...

National Archives of Modern Architecture

National Archives of Modern Architecture

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Explore Japanese architectural history from Meiji to 1990s in a renovated 1971 building.

Yūshūkan

Yūshūkan

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A military museum at Yasukuni Shrine showcasing Japan's war history through artifacts like fight...

Shunkaen Bonsai Museum

Shunkaen Bonsai Museum

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Japan's first bonsai museum, Shunkaen offers a tranquil escape to admire 1000 miniature trees.

Tachibana Taishō Minkaen (Former Koyama Residence)

Tachibana Taishō Minkaen (Former Koyama Residence)

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Explore a rare 1917 Tokyo house, a cultural property that survived disasters, showcasing unique...

Middle Eastern Culture Center in Japan

Middle Eastern Culture Center in Japan

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Explore Middle Eastern art and history at this unique Tokyo museum and library.

Museum of the Imperial Collections

Museum of the Imperial Collections

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See imperial treasures, including National Treasures, in a modern museum within the Imperial Pal...

Idemitsu Museum of Arts

Idemitsu Museum of Arts

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See Japanese and East Asian art, including two National Treasures, in a Tokyo high-rise.

Fukagawa Edo Museum

Fukagawa Edo Museum

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Step back in time to an Edo-period town, exploring life-size streets and buildings.

Yokoyama Taikan Memorial Hall

Yokoyama Taikan Memorial Hall

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Explore the former home of Yokoyama Taikan, a renowned Japanese painter, now a memorial hall.

Yamatane Museum of Art

Yamatane Museum of Art

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See 1,800 Japanese paintings, including Important Cultural Properties, in a modern building.

Okura Museum of Art

Okura Museum of Art

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Japan's first private art museum, housing a significant collection of East Asian art and nationa...

Japanese Sword Museum

Japanese Sword Museum

TOKYO · MUSEUM

See exquisite Japanese swords, including National Treasures, at this specialized museum in Tokyo...

Ebara Hatakeyama Museum of Art

Ebara Hatakeyama Museum of Art

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This museum, founded by an industrialist, showcases antique Japanese and East Asian art, includi...

Hasegawa Machiko Art Museum

Hasegawa Machiko Art Museum

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See original art and Sazae-san manga by Machiko Hasegawa, a beloved cartoonist.

Kodansha Noma Memorial Museum

Kodansha Noma Memorial Museum

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This Tokyo museum, closed for rebuilding, celebrated Kodansha's 90th anniversary and publishing...

NTT InterCommunication Center

NTT InterCommunication Center

TOKYO · MUSEUM

This media art museum, established by NTT, showcases the history and future of communication.

National Showa Memorial Museum

National Showa Memorial Museum

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A Tokyo museum preserving memories of wartime and postwar Japanese life.

Kyōdo-no-Mori

Kyōdo-no-Mori

TOKYO · MUSEUM

Kyōdo-no-Mori is an open-air museum preserving historic buildings and local artifacts.

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