Japan Midokoro / Tokyo / Taitō-ku / National Museum of Western Art
Taitō-ku, Tokyo · Part of a World Heritage Site
National Museum of Western Art
- Nearest stationUeno Station 0.2 km
- DesignationPart of a World Heritage Site, Registered Monument, Important Cultural Property
- Year1959 (opened)
The National Museum of Western Art (国立西洋美術館, Kokuritsu Seiyō Bijutsukan; lit. "National Western Art Museum", NMWA) is the premier public art gallery in Japan specializing in art from the Western tradition.
From the Wikipedia article “National Museum of Western Art” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: National Museum of Western Art. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Taitō-ku, Tokyo |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Ueno Station, 0.2 km (straight line) |
| Type | Part of a World Heritage Site, Registered Monument, Important Cultural Property, Museum |
| Year | 1959 (opened) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
We do not list hours, fees or closing days. Check the official site before you go.
FAQ
- What is the nearest station to National Museum of Western Art?
- Ueno Station. It is 0.2 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is National Museum of Western Art a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Part of a World Heritage Site, Registered Monument, Important Cultural Property.
- When was National Museum of Western Art opened?
- In 1959.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) National Museum of Nature and Science: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Ueno Royal Museum: Dddeco (CC BY 2.5), Kuromon: Kakidai (CC BY-SA 3.0), Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Sogakudo Concert Hall: PekePON (talk) (CC BY-SA 3.0), Tokyo National Museum: Wiiii (CC BY-SA 3.0)
