Tokyo National Museum - Tokyo, JAPAN
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The Tokyo National Museum is the oldest and largest museum in Japan.
Waymark Code: WM60DG
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Date Posted: 03/11/2009
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The museum collects, houses, and preserves a comprehensive collection of art works and archaeological objects of Asia, focusing on Japan.
This museum was established in 1872, when the first exhibition was held by the Museum Department of the Ministry of Education at the Taiseiden Hall. This marked the inauguration of the first museum in Japan.
Soon after the opening, the museum moved to another place in Tokyo, then in 1882 moved again to the Ueno Park, where it stands today.
You will enjoy the following five galleries at this Museum;
- Honkan: Japanese Gallery
- Toyokan: Asian Gallery
- Heiseikan: Japanese Archaeology
- The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures
- Hyokeikan: Education Center
Special Exhibitions are scheduled as following;
(1) The 150th Anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between France and Japan: "Story of ..." - Memories of Cartier creations
Saturday, March 28 - Sunday, May 31, 2009 at Hyokeikan
(2) The National Treasure ASHURA and Masterpieces from Kohfukuji
Tuesday, March 31 - Sunday, June 7, 2009 at Heiseikan
(3) SOMETSUKE - The flourishing of underglaze blue porcelain ware in Asia
Tuesday, July 14 - Sunday, September 6, 2009 at Heiseikan
(4) In commemoration of the 62nd Shikinen Sengu Ceremony Ise Jingu and Treasures of Shinto
Tuesday, July 14 - Sunday, September 6, 2009 at Heiseikan
Enjoy your visit The Tokyo National Museum!
Name: Tokyo National Museum
Location:
13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8712, JAPAN
Phone Number: +81-3-3822-1111
Web Site: [Web Link]
Agency/Ownership: Public
Hours of operation:
9:30 - 17:00 (last admission at 16:30)
* Open until 20:00 on Fridays during special exhibition periods basically April - December.
* Open until 18:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and National Holidays basically April - September.
* Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Admission Fee: Adults: 600 yen, University Students: 400 yen
Gift Shop: yes
Cafe/Restaurant: yes
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