British Museum Japanese Art Collection Exhibition at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
The "British Museum Japanese Art Collection" exhibition opens July 25, 2026, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, featuring Edo period masterpieces and exploring international cultural exchange.
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, the "British Museum Japanese Art Collection: Hyakka Ryoran - Edo Paintings Across the Seas" exhibition will open on July 25, 2026.
This exhibition showcases a curated selection of masterpieces from the British Museum, renowned for its extensive Japanese art collection. Featured works include Edo period folding screens, hanging scrolls, picture scrolls, and prints by prominent ukiyo-e artists such as Utamaro, Sharaku, Hokusai, and Hiroshige. The exhibition also sheds light on the history of collecting and recent research findings, exploring how the British Museum, founded in 1753, built such a comprehensive collection.
This is a valuable opportunity to trace the history of international cultural exchange and appreciate the splendor of Japanese art passed down across the seas.
Event Information
- Dates: July 25, 2026 (Sat) - October 18, 2026 (Sun)
- Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Special Exhibition Galleries
- Hours: 9:30 - 17:30 (Fridays until 20:00)
- Closed: Mondays, October 13 (Tue) Some Mondays will be open
Access
JR Ueno Station / Tokyo Metro Ueno Station / JR Okachimachi Station
Date
- Date
- Sat, Jul 25, 2026 - Sun, Oct 18, 2026
- Venue
- 東京都美術館 東京都台東区上野公園8-36 Get Directions on Google Maps
- Category
- Other
