Japanese title: 東京都美術館開館100周年記念 はじまりをひらく 東京都美術館の100年

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Archives, photos and architectural drawings trace 100 years of Japan's first public art museum, opened in 1926, including the coal merchant Keitaro Sato who donated 1 million yen to build it.

Dates

Nov 19 (Thu) – Jan 11 (Mon)

Time

09:30–17:30

Price

Free

Venue

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Gallery B

Nearest station

Ueno Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

🎧 Nearby: audio guideUeno ParkEnglish audio guide (first track free) →

Nov 19 (Thu), also nearby

Still open after this closes (around 17:30)

After this · until 19:30ZEN NIGHT TOKYO (Tokyo National Museum Garden)Ueno · 0.4 km, about 6 min on foot from here · 17:30–19:30

After this · until 23:00Tokyo Christmas AdventUeno · 0.7 km, about 11 min on foot from here · 12:00–23:00

Festivals & local events48th Bunkyo Chrysanthemum FestivalYushima · 1.1 km, about 18 min on foot from here · 06:00–16:30

Live music & concertsSunny Hall Rakugo No.439: Tatekawa Danko SchoolNippori · 1.3 km, about 20 min on foot from here · 19:00–21:00

Distance from major stations

From Ueno

0.6 km, about 10 min on foot

From Nezu

0.6 km, about 10 min on foot

From Uguisudani

0.7 km, about 11 min on foot

From Iriya

1.1 km, about 17 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

• What a Wonderful World: Masterworks from the Musée d'OrsayTokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Special Exhibition Gallery (Ueno Sta.) · right there from here · Nov 14 (Sat) – Mar 28 (Sun)
• Ways of Reading: How the World Speaks to Us, How We Speak to the WorldTokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Gallery A & C (Ueno Sta.) · right there from here · Nov 19 (Thu) – Jan 11 (Mon)
• Tokyo University of the Arts and Chinese Students: From Hu Gentian to TodayThe University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts — Chinretsukan Gallery 1F & 2F (Ueno Sta.) · 0.2 km, about 3 min on foot from here · Nov 21 (Sat) – Dec 5 (Sat)
• Geidai Art Plaza Exhibition "Made in Art" 2026Geidai Art Plaza (Tokyo University of the Arts campus) (Ueno Sta.) · 0.2 km, about 4 min on foot from here · Nov 28 (Sat) – Jan 10 (Sun)
• 30th Shitamachi Music Fair (Ueno Asakusa Chamber Orchestra)Former Tokyo Music School Sogakudo (Ueno Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 4 min on foot from here · Nov 21 (Sat)
• Turner from Tate: The Sublime in Painting and a Dialogue with Contemporary ArtThe National Museum of Western Art (Ueno Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot from here · Oct 24 (Sat) – Feb 21 (Sun)

Places near here that were on Japanese TV

• カフェ・ド・真麻Featured on Jun Sanpo (Aug 6, 2026) · about 7 min walk from the venueMapEpisode notes (Japanese page)
• 地魚屋台 浜ちゃん 上野店Featured on Hirunandesu! (Oct 20, 2026) · about 12 min walk from the venueMapEpisode notes (Japanese page)
• 肉の大山 上野店Featured on Hirunandesu! (Oct 20, 2026) · about 13 min walk from the venueMapEpisode notes (Japanese page)

Shops and inns featured on Japanese TV within 1 km of the venue (walking times are estimates). Check hours and closing days with the shop. Not affiliated with the shows or broadcasters.

Food and cafes nearby

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FAQ

When is Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum 100th Anniversary: 100 Years of the Museum?

Nov 19 (Thu) – Jan 11 (Mon)

What are the opening hours of Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum 100th Anniversary: 100 Years of the Museum?

09:30–17:30 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

How much does Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum 100th Anniversary: 100 Years of the Museum cost?

Free

Where is Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum 100th Anniversary: 100 Years of the Museum and what is the nearest station?

It is held at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Gallery B. The nearest station is Ueno Sta..

Where to next

Nearby, within the next week

Art exhibitionsWhat a Wonderful World: Masterworks from the Musée d'OrsayUeno · 0.0 km · Nov 14 (Sat) – Mar 28 (Sun)

Art exhibitions · FreeWays of Reading: How the World Speaks to Us, How We Speak to the WorldUeno · 0.0 km · Nov 19 (Thu) – Jan 11 (Mon)

Art exhibitions · FreeBunponichi Exhibition 2026Ueno · 0.2 km · Nov 11 (Wed) – Nov 15 (Sun)

Art exhibitionsTurner from Tate: The Sublime in Painting and a Dialogue with Contemporary ArtUeno · 0.3 km · Oct 24 (Sat) – Feb 21 (Sun)

All Art →Today →This weekend →Free →

The photo shows the venue or its surroundings, not the event itself.

Checked against the official page on November 13, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.