For visitors with children

Here at the Tokyo National Museum, you can get in touch with Japanese culture through items created and treasured by people long ago, known as “cultural properties.” This space offers various experiences that anyone can enjoy before and after viewing these cultural properties.

Also available: downloadable coloring sheets for activities at home with designs of kimonos from the Museum collection.

This exhibition features various contents including videos introducing Japanese culture and digital timeline of Japanese art. This is a space to enjoy the cultural heritage passed down through history.

This space is for educational displays and activities, such as "Let's Rotate Artworks at TNM," a hands-on space where you can rotate 3D images of artworks as you like.

Fortune telling was an important part of people’s lives in Asian countries throughout history. This space offers some examples of Asian fortune telling.

The exhibition has “hands-on” areas where visitors can ring the reproduction of an ancient bronze bell.

Please use public transportation.
Park exit of JR Ueno Station or the South exit of JR Uguisudani Station are the most convenient. Tokyo Metro and Keisei line Ueno stations are far from the museum entrance and the route from these stations include stairs and steps. Please check the timing and route before your visit.

High/Junior High/Elementary School Students and persons under 18: Free
Adults: 1,000 yen
University Students: 500 yen
Persons under 18 and over 70: Free

* Please present proof of age when entering the museum.
* For special exhibition ticketing, please see the respective official exhibition websites.
* Persons with disabilities and one caregiver of individuals with disabilities: Free
Please present a certificate of disability when entering the museum.

TNM Collection Exhibitions tickets can be purchased on your smartphones and other devices. The tickets will be valid (any time during the Museum's opening hours) for two months from the date of purchase.

You can use strollers on the museum grounds, including in the buildings and exhibition rooms. However, if galleries are crowded, staff may ask you not to use strollers for the safety of the children.
Rental strollers are available (recommended for children under 2; availability is limited). Please ask staff at the information desk in the Japanese Gallery (Honkan).

Please ask staff to use the nursing room in Main Gate Plaza or the aid station in Japanese Gallery (Honkan), Asian Gallery (Toyokan), and Heiseikan.

Diaper changing stations are available in toilets of Main Gate Plaza, Japanese Gallery (Honkan), Asian Gallery (Toyokan), Heiseikan, and Gallery of Horyuji Treasures.

There are 2 restaurants: The Hotel Okura Yurinoki on the ground floor of the Asian Gallery (Toyokan) and The Hotel Okura Garden Terrace on the ground floor of The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures.

- The restaurant Yurinoki offers kids menu on certain occasions.
- Light meals and drinks are available at the food trucks in the front yard.
- Please ask the vendors for information on allergens.

If you bring your own beverage and food, you can use the Heiseikan lounge (1st floor) or the rest area in the basement of Japanese Gallery (Honkan). You can also enjoy a picnic on the outdoor benches within the Museum compound. There are vending machines for drinks and ice cream in the Heiseikan lounge (1st floor), Japanese Gallery (Honkan) basement, and outdoors.

This guide provides hints for seeing objects in the galleries primarily for preschooler children.

Download “Welcome to the Museum”
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Photographs are allowed in the galleries for personal use. (Some objects cannot be photographed. They are indicated with “No Photography” labels.)

No photography sign

- Flash photography, use of tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks are prohibited.
- Please be mindful of other visitors when taking pictures. (Please do not cut in line or stay in one place for a prolonged period to take photographs.)
- Photographs are prohibited in the special exhibition galleries. If you are unsure about taking photographs, please ask the staff.