Which museums are open on Monday in Tokyo?
Quick answer
4 of the 8 Tokyo museums we cover open on Mondays, including Mori Art Museum, National Art Center, Tokyo, teamLab Borderless. 4 close on Mondays, including National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, National Museum of Western Art, Nezu Museum. World Museum Guide lists every museum's Monday status and hours below — confirm holiday hours on the official site.
Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.
Monday opening at Tokyo museums
| Museum | Open on Monday? | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Mori Art Museum | Open | Daily: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Tuesday until 5:00 PM) |
| National Art Center, Tokyo | Open | Wednesday to Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Friday and Saturday until 8:00 PM, Closed Tuesdays) |
| teamLab Borderless | Open | Daily: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Ghibli Museum, Mitaka | Open | Wednesday to Monday: timed entry slots (Closed Tuesdays) |
| National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo | Closed | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Friday and Saturday until 8:00 PM, Closed Mondays) |
| National Museum of Western Art | Closed | Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Friday and Saturday until 8:00 PM, Closed Mondays) |
| Nezu Museum | Closed | Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |
| Tokyo National Museum | Closed | Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays) |
Visitor details last reviewed 2026-06-30. Check the linked official museum websites before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Are museums in Tokyo closed on Mondays?
Some are. National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, National Museum of Western Art, Nezu Museum, Tokyo National Museum close on Mondays, while Mori Art Museum, National Art Center, Tokyo, teamLab Borderless, Ghibli Museum, Mitaka stay open.
Do Monday hours change on public holidays?
Often — museums that normally close on Mondays sometimes open on public-holiday Mondays and close the next day instead. Check the official website linked from each guide before you travel.