What other travelers are saying about The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
Had a really good time here. Went to the general exhibition which was I think 500 yen and spent several hours going through it. Amazing value! Even for to see a piece from Picasso and Pollock.
We visited the permanent collection only (¥500 adult, ¥0 70 and over), and was pretty impressed with the display.
Of note was the smart interps on level 4, where additional notes or items were added to each an artwork (see pictures). Sadly this wasn’t continued through the other floors of the museum. It would be awesome it is was.
The museum was filled with history and great art pieces contributed by art collectors. The inside of the museum is heavily quiet. Great for coming alone and or with your friends, a total of 4 floors to view
Haven’t left a review in a while but this place makes my blood boiling. My recommendation is don’t come and don’t pay to come to a place like this.
The museum's exhibition on Japanese wartime paintings description downplayed so much of the suffering of the people Japan invaded. glorifying the supposed prosperity under Japanese rule, downplaying and omitting the severe atrocities committed. Only focus on military activities and the Japanese perspective, neglecting the harsh realities faced by the occupied populations and their resistance efforts. The portrayal of the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere lacks critical examination of its imperialistic and propagandistic nature, only gives you an unfair and sanitized depiction of Japan's actions during World War II.
I think unless you have a particular interest in the photographic work of Nakahira Takuma (Special Exhibition) you are better off saving your money (1500¥) and going to the General Exhibition instead; it's much cheaper, bigger (occupying three floors) and covers a broad range of both japanese art, and artists. Alot of the black & white photos in the Special Exhibition were not very clear as though they'd been photocopied several times.