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National Museum of Western Art 国立西洋美術館
World Heritage Siteart museum in Tokyo, Japan
史About
The National Museum of Western Art (国立西洋美術館, Kokuritsu Seiyō Bijutsukan; lit. "National Western Art Museum", NMWA) is the premier public art gallery in Japan specializing in art from the Western tradition. The museum is in the Ueno Park in Taitō, central Tokyo. It received 1,162,345 visitors in 2016.
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要Quick facts
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Location | Ueno-kōen, Tokyo |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Designations | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Important Cultural Property of Japan Registered Monument of Japan |
| Official website | nmwa.go.jp |
| Nearest stations | Ueno Station · 228 m Distances are in a straight line; walking routes are longer. |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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問Questions visitors ask
What is National Museum of Western Art?
The National Museum of Western Art (国立西洋美術館, Kokuritsu Seiyō Bijutsukan; lit.
Where is National Museum of Western Art?
National Museum of Western Art is in Ueno-kōen, Tokyo. The nearest station is Ueno Station (about 228 m in a straight line).
Is National Museum of Western Art a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes. Its designations include: part of UNESCO World Heritage Site; Important Cultural Property of Japan; Registered Monument of Japan.
When was National Museum of Western Art founded?
1959, according to Wikidata.
What are the opening hours of National Museum of Western Art?
Hours and fees change by season and for events. Please check the official website before you go: http://www.nmwa.go.jp/
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