Tokyo National Museum Tours and Tickets

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Tickets to the general collections at the Tokyo National Museum cost ¥1,000 for adults and ¥500 for university students. Under-18s, over-70s, and visitors with a disability and one caregiver can get free entry. Temporary exhibits are subject to a separate fee but include entrance to the general collections on the same day.

Tokyo National Museum is open Tuesday–Sunday from 9:30am until 5pm. The museum closes at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. It’s not open from December 22 to January 1. Temporary exhibition hours vary. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time, but most visitors want to spend much longer than this.

Yes, the Tokyo National Museum is accessible to visitors with disabilities. There is barrier-free access to the buildings and galleries, sensory maps identifying areas with potentially overstimulating sound or lighting, a tactile map of the galleries, and dedicated parking spaces for wheelchair users. Assistance dogs are also welcome.

Yes, you can take photographs in the general galleries of the Tokyo National Museum for personal use. You can’t use tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, or your camera’s flash. Individual exhibits might have a no photography sign. You’re not allowed to take photos in the special exhibition galleries.

Yes, parking is available near the Tokyo National Museum. Although the museum doesn’t have parking—except for some spots for wheelchair users—several parking lots are around Ueno Park. As the museum is in Ueno Park, it’s easy to get there by public transportation—this is advisable to avoid driving and parking hassles.