# Ghibli Museum, Mitaka vs National Art Center, Tokyo

> Ghibli Museum, Mitaka and National Art Center, Tokyo are two of Tokyo's essential museums — both art museums. Here is how they compare on admission, highlights, and time needed.

## Choose Ghibli Museum, Mitaka if…
Choose Ghibli Museum, Mitaka for Saturn Theater Short Film and Robot Soldier (Laputa) — admission is ¥1,000 standard admission. Allow 2 hours.

## Choose National Art Center, Tokyo if…
Choose National Art Center, Tokyo for NACT Building and Rotating Blockbuster Exhibitions — admission is varies by exhibition. Allow 1.5–2 hours.

## Visiting both
Both are in Tokyo. Their suggested visits (2 hours and 1.5–2 hours) fit into one full day if you start early. Note closures: Ghibli Museum, Mitaka closes on Tuesdays; National Art Center, Tokyo closes on Tuesdays.

- Ghibli Museum, Mitaka: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/ghibli-museum/
- National Art Center, Tokyo: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/national-art-center-tokyo/

Updated 2026-07-18. Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/compare/ghibli-museum-vs-national-art-center-tokyo/ — World Museum Guide.