Museums

Opened in 1926 as Japan's first public art museum, the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum holds numerous exhibitions throughout the year, including approximately three special exhibitions a year featuring both Japanese and international masterpieces, independent projects by the museum's curators and public entry exhibitions by art organizations. The museum also engages in various initiatives such as art communication programs, working to become a "doorway to art." The site includes amenities such as restaurants, a cafe, a museum shop, and a lounge where visitors can relax on Nordic design chairs. Admission to the museum building is free, allowing visitors to use these facilities independently (admission fees are required to visit the exhibitions and vary for each exhibition). The building was designed by MAYEKAWA Kunio, an architect who studied in the studio of Le Corbusier. 12 sculptural works are permanently displayed on the museum's premises for free viewing.

Main works

The museum houses 13 sculptural works, and 36 works of calligraphy (displayed or in storage). 12 sculptural works are permanently on display and include 11 pieces collected from fiscal years 1975 to 1985 (some through donations).