Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum Centennial: The Joy of Living: Masterpieces from the Musée d'Orsay - Source Materials
View Around 110 Masterpieces at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum Centennial: "The Joy of Living: Masterpieces from the Musée d'Orsay"
This special exhibition brings together around 110 works, including 19th-century modern paintings and sculptures, from the Musée d'Orsay. Held in the Special Exhibition Galleries to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, the show offers a window into the everyday life and society of the era through the works of celebrated masters.
- Venue
- Special Exhibition Galleries
- Admission & participation
- General: 2,400円 (2,200円) / University & vocational school students: 1,300円 (1,100円) / Seniors 65 and over: 1,600円 (1,400円) * Prices in parentheses indicate advance tickets. Advance tickets on sale from Monday, September 28 to Friday, November 13, 2026. * Free for ages 18 and under, as well as high school students and younger. * Free for university and vocational school students on weekdays only from Tuesday, December 8 to Friday, December 18. * On the third Saturday and following Sunday of each month (Family Day), up to two Tokyo-resident guardians accompanying a child under 18 receive half off regular general admission (proof of address required; available only at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum ticket counter). * Free for holders of a Physical Disability Certificate, Ai-no-Techo (Certificate of Intellectual Disability), Rehabilitation Certificate, Mental Disability Certificate, or Atomic Bomb Survivor Health Handbook, along with one caregiver. * Visitors eligible for age- or student-based rates or discounts, as well as disability certificate holders, must present valid identification. * Resale of tickets for this exhibition is strictly prohibited. The museum assumes no responsibility for any issues arising from illegally resold tickets.
HIGHLIGHTS
Event highlights
Around 110 Modern Masterpieces Assembled in One Place
This exhibition presents a curated selection of approximately 110 works—spanning paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and photography—from Paris's Musée d'Orsay, renowned as a sanctuary of Impressionism. The display explores the perspectives of 19th-century artists who turned their focus to everyday life and intimate scenes amid the Industrial Revolution and urban modernization.
Visitors can view firsthand the vibrant portrayals of people and the simple joys of everyday life captured during a time of great upheaval by masters such as Jean-François Millet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Claude Monet, and Vincent van Gogh.
Advance Ticket Sales Periods, Discounts, and Free Admission Conditions
Same-day general admission is 2,400 JPY, but advance tickets will be available for 2,200 JPY from September 28 through November 13, 2026. Admission is 1,300 JPY (advance: 1,100 JPY) for university and vocational school students, and 1,600 JPY (advance: 1,400 JPY) for seniors aged 65 and over. Visitors aged 18 and under, including high school students and younger, enter free of charge. Valid ID showing age or student status must be presented.
Special discounts and free admission periods are also available at selected times. On weekdays from December 8 to December 18, 2026, university and vocational school students receive free admission. Additionally, on the third Saturday and following Sunday of each month ("Family Day"), up to two Tokyo-resident parents or guardians accompanying a child under 18 can enter at half the standard general admission price (available only at the ticket counter; proof of residence required). Holders of designated disability certificates and one accompanying caregiver also receive free admission.
Making the Most of Evening Hours and Irregular Closure Dates
Galleries are normally open from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and until 8:00 PM on Fridays (last entry 30 minutes before closing). If daytime visits are difficult to fit into your schedule, Friday evenings are a convenient option to consider.
The museum is generally closed on Mondays, but take note of holiday schedule shifts and the extended year-end closure. The exhibition will be closed on November 24, from December 22, 2026 to January 3, 2027, on January 12, and on March 23. Conversely, it will remain open on the following Mondays: November 23, January 4, January 11, and March 22. Please note that commemorative lectures held in the auditorium require a separate advance reservation apart from regular exhibition admission.
EVENT INFORMATION
Dates & participation
Official title東京都美術館開館100周年記念 オルセー美術館所蔵 いまを生きる歓び
| Exhibition Dates | 2026-11-14〜2027-03-28 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Special Exhibition Galleries |
| Admission & Details | General: 2,400円 (2,200円) / University & vocational school students: 1,300円 (1,100円) / Seniors 65 and over: 1,600円 (1,400円) * Prices in parentheses indicate advance tickets. Advance tickets on sale from Monday, September 28 to Friday, November 13, 2026. * Free for ages 18 and under, as well as high school students and younger. * Free for university and vocational school students on weekdays only from Tuesday, December 8 to Friday, December 18. * On the third Saturday and following Sunday of each month (Family Day), up to two Tokyo-resident guardians accompanying a child under 18 receive half off regular general admission (proof of address required; available only at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum ticket counter). * Free for holders of a Physical Disability Certificate, Ai-no-Techo (Certificate of Intellectual Disability), Rehabilitation Certificate, Mental Disability Certificate, or Atomic Bomb Survivor Health Handbook, along with one caregiver. * Visitors eligible for age- or student-based rates or discounts, as well as disability certificate holders, must present valid identification. * Resale of tickets for this exhibition is strictly prohibited. The museum assumes no responsibility for any issues arising from illegally resold tickets. |
| Address | 8-36 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo |
| Hours | 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Fridays until 8:00 PM (last entry 30 minutes before closing) |
- Organiser
- 東京都美術館(公益財団法人東京都歴史文化財団) / オルセー美術館 / 日本経済新聞社 / テレビ東京 / BSテレビ東京
Hours, admission rules, and ticket availability are subject to change. Please check the official website before heading out.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE & TICKETS
Official website & tickets
Official event websitewww.tobikan.jpACCESS
How to get there
Step-by-step guide
Preparation and Planning Steps Before Your Visit
- 01
Prepare Advance Tickets and Necessary IDs
Advance tickets are available only until the day before opening. Students and visitors aged 65 and over should make sure to bring valid identification.
- 02
Check Opening Hours and Scheduled Closures
Galleries remain open until 8:00 PM on Fridays. Avoid the year-end closure period and choose your visit date using the exhibition calendar.
- 03
Confirm the Entrance via Official Guides and Proceed to the Galleries
Check the museum entrance using Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum's official access guides and map, then proceed directly to the Special Exhibition Galleries.
Detailed access info
Check the entrance on Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum's official access guide and map, then head to the Special Exhibition Galleries. Note that commemorative lectures held in the auditorium have a different venue and registration procedure.
8-36 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Google Maps search result based on venue name and address. Please check official sources for the specific event hall and entrance location on the day.
BEFORE YOU GO
Good to know before you go
How much is admission for children and high school students?
Admission is free for visitors aged 18 and under, as well as high school students and younger. Please present a student ID or an official document confirming your date of birth upon entry.
Are there extended evening hours?
Yes, only on Fridays, the galleries remain open until 8:00 PM. Final admission is at 7:30 PM, 30 minutes before closing.
What is the schedule around the year-end holidays and Monday national holidays?
The exhibition will be closed for the year-end and New Year period from Tuesday, December 22, 2026 through Sunday, January 3, 2027. It will be open on Mondays that fall on November 23, January 4, January 11, and March 22, with compensatory closures on the following Tuesday or alternate dates.
