Research and Information Center
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. |
- Research and Information Center Visitor's guide (Japanese) (PDF)
- Research and Information Center Visitor's guide (English) (PDF)
- Research and Information Center Visitor's guide (Chinese) (PDF)
- Research and Information Center Visitor's guide (Korean) (PDF)
Hours
Monday-Friday, 10:30-16:00
Requests for books and photocopies are accepted at the counter
10:30-15:00
Closed
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.
Access to the center
Changed from Thursday, September 1, 2011:
- Visitors only using the Research and Information Center
Access is via the West gate. Registration is required at the West gate and the Reference Counter. Entry is free of charge. Please note that access to galleries is not available. - Visitors from the Main gate Plaza (with entry to the museum galleries)
Access from the galleries is via the East entrance of the center. Return to the galleries is through the exit-only door. Please note that entry and exit routes are different.
Available Materials
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.