The Museum of Contemporary Art

The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo was opened on March 18, 1995 with a major survey of contemporary Japanese art. It is located in Kiba Park, in the east area of Tokyo.

This is the first public contemporary art museum in Tokyo.
The Tokyo has lack institution that provides a systematic survey of contemporary art with displays from a permanent collection. That's why the citizens of Tokyo and professionals both inside and outside Japan voiced a strong desire for the construction of an art museum in Japan's capital city which would provide information on the latest trends in arts.

The purpose of the newly built Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo is to collect, preserve and exhibit works of art with a focus on contemporary work. It will give the citizens of Tokyo greater opportunities to see high- quality works of art and become more involved with art in a variety of ways, stimulating artistic activity and helping establish a firmer base for the growth of art and culture in Tokyo and entire county.

The permanent collection has about 3,500 artifacts. It is established in 1995, the building's architecture is strikingly contemporary. The facilities include galleries for temporary exhibitions, a lecture room, an art library, museum shop, restaurant and a cafeteria.

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Contact Information

The Museum of Contemporary Art
4-4-1 Miyoshi, Koutou-ku
1350022 Tokyo

Tel. +81352454111
mij@icc.dnp.co.jp
http://www.mot-art-museum.jp