Visitors may browse through books, magazines and b/w and color photograph cards at the Research and Information Center.
Notification of Reopening of the Research and Information Center In compliance with instructions from the Japanese government, The Research and Information Center at the Tokyo National Museum was closed from April 26, 2021 to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Center partially reopened with shortened hours on June 2, 2021.
From June 6, 2022, The Research and Information Center is restricting visitor numbers.
We recommend making a reservation if you wish to be guaranteed access, as visitors with reservations (up to 15) will be prioritized. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. ●From February 15 (Monday), 2021, the Research and Information Center open only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Telephone, e-mail, and fax services will still be available from Monday to Friday. |
Monday-Friday, 10:30-16:00
10:30-15:00
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, the last day of the month (if this falls on a holiday, the previous working day), and during the year-end and New Year holidays (please ask for specific dates).
Also subject to closure as occasion demands.
Please note that opening hours are different from museum gallery opening hours.
●From February 15 (Monday), 2021, the Research and Information Center open only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Telephone, e-mail, and fax services will still be available from Monday to Friday.
Changed from Thursday, September 1, 2011:
Books: Books and magazines (Japanese, Chinese, European), including exhibition catalogues and archaeological reports.
Photographs: Color and monochrome photographs of arts, crafts, and archaeological findings of Japan, Korea, China, and other Asian countries, mainly from the collections of the Tokyo National Museum.