Art Triangle Roppongi: The New Area for Art
In the bustling Roppongi district of Tokyo, The National Art Center, Tokyo, the Suntory Museum of Art, and the Mori Art Museum mark three points of a triangle. These three museums are planning various collaborations with their sights on further transforming Roppongi into an area that knows its art. Please take the time to enjoy this artistic stroll, part of the charm of the new Roppongi.
"Art Triangle Roppongi" Map
The first activity of Art Triangle Roppongi was to make a handy map, which not only links the three museums, but highlights some of the other cultural attractions in the vicinity. Use the map to navigate your way around Tokyo's most exciting art area.
Download the map (PDF/2.1MB)
ATRo Saving!
Art Triangle Roppongi has introduced a discount ticket system "ATRo Saving". Visitors retaining an entrance ticket stub of an on going exhibition at The National Art Center, Tokyo, Suntory Museum of Art or Mori Art Museum are entitled to a reduced entry price at the other two galleries.
*ATRo Saving applies to exhibitions listed in this Calendar only.
- "ATRo Saving" exhibitions at The National Art Center, Tokyo
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Man Ray: Unconcerned But Not Indifferent
July 14 － September 13, 2010
Adults:1,500yen→1,400yen, College Students:1,200yen→1,100yen, High School Students:800yen→700yen
*Admission is free for students up to junior high school.Shadows: Works from the National Museums of Art
September 8 - October 18, 2010
Adults: 1,000yen → 800yen, College Students: 500yen → 400yen
*Admission is free for high school students and those under 18.*Reduction applies for one person presenting one ticket sutb on one occasion at each of the other galleries for the duration of this campaign. Cannot be combined with any other discount.
MORI ART MUSEUM: adults 200 yen off, students 100 yen off
SUNTORY MUSEUM of ART: 100 yen off for all admissions
The National Art Center, Tokyo: discouont rate varies accordingly
- ・ATRo Saving exhibitions are subject to change.
- ・Please confirm whether the exhibition you will see is eligible for the ATRo Saving discount when purchasing your ticket.
The National Art Center, Tokyo
With its eye-catching, giant wave like glass façade, which flows with the greenery that surrounds it, is the fifth national art institution in Japan. Making great use of its vast gallery space, it holds many exhibitions mostly focusing on modern contemporary art. Complete with an art library, museum shop, restaurant and café, it is an inner-city relax spot where you can enjoy art in a relaxed manner.
- Address
- 7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-8558, Japan
- Enquiries
- Tel: +81-3-5777-8600 (Hello Dial)
- Opening Hours
- 10:00 − 18:00 (Friday 10:00 − 20:00) Last admission 30 minutes before closing
- Closed
- Tuesdays
※Tuesdays that fall on a holiday will be open; the Center will be closed the following day. - Access
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Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Nogizaka Station Exit 6 is directly connected to the Center
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Roppongi Station 5-minute walk from Exit 4a
Toei Oedo Subway Line Roppongi Station 4-minute walk from Exit 7
MORI ART MUSEUM
Since its opening in 2003, as a symbol of cultural in Roppongi Hills, the Museum offers a vast variety of art exhibitions mainly focusing on modern art, as well as various public programs allowing people to develop a close relation to art . Also, with its late night hours and conjoining observation deck, it offers a new way of enjoying art.
- Address
- Roppongi Hills Mori Tower (53F), 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-6150, Japan
- Enquiries
- Tel: +81-3-5777-8600 (Hello Dial)
- Opening Hours
- Every day except Tuesdays: 10:00-22:00 Tuesdays: 10:00-17:00 Admission until 30 minutes before closing. *Opening hours are subject to change when special events are held. *As there is no permanent exhibition, the Museum is closed to the public when there are no exhibitions being held.
- Access
(to Roppongi Hills) -
Direct connection from Roppongi station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line (Roppongi Hills Exit)
4 minutes walk from Roppongi station on the Toei Oedo Line
5 minutes walk from Azabu Juban Station on the Toei Oedo Line
Roppongi 6-chome Bus Stop on the 01 Bus (Shibuya - Shimbashi)
Roppongi 6-chome Bus Stop on the SHIBU-88 Bus (Shibuya - Shimbashi)
SUNTORY MUSEUM of ART
Since its founding in 1961, the Suntory Museum of Art holds various exhibitions presenting collections comprised of pieces that maintain the Museums basic philosophy of “Art in Life”. Designed by Kuma Kengo, the museums` architecture has a very traditional Japanese atmosphere and has within it a tea room, café, and shops that can be enjoyed by children and adults.
- Address
- Tokyo Midtown Gardenside 9-7-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-8643, Japan
- Enquiries
- Tel: +81-3-3479-8600
- Opening Hours
- Sundays, Mondays, and National Holidays 10:00-18:00
Wednesdays to Saturdays 10:00-20:00
*Last admission: 30 minutes before closing. - Closed
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Tuesdays, during exhibition preparation periods, and New Year's Day.
*When a Tuesday falls on a national holiday, the museum will be open and then closed the following day. - Access
(to Tokyo Midtown) -
Direct connection from Exit 8 of Roppongi station on the Toei Oedo Line and the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line via underground walk way.
3 minutes walk from Exit3 of Nogizaka station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line.