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Mori Art Museum vs National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

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Mori Art Museum and National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo are two of Tokyo's essential museums — both art museums. Here is how they compare on admission, highlights, and time needed. World Museum Guide compares admission, highlights, and time needed side by side — both Mori Art Museum and National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo have full visitor guides below.

Side by side

Mori Art Museum National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
Location Tokyo, Japan Tokyo, Japan
Museum type Art Museum Art Museum
Admission ¥2,000 standard admission ¥500 standard admission
Free entry
Time needed 1.5–2 hours 1.5–2 hours
Closed Mondays
Standout works Tokyo City View Observation Deck; Sky Deck Nude Beauty; Landscape of the Four Seasons
Good for Art Lovers, Architecture Enthusiasts, Photographers Art Lovers, Japanese art enthusiasts, First-timers

Facts from our verified data file (last verified 2026-06-30) — confirm on each museum's official site before travelling.

Choose Mori Art Museum if…

Choose Mori Art Museum for Tokyo City View Observation Deck and Sky Deck — admission is ¥2,000 standard admission. Allow 1.5–2 hours.

Choose National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo if…

Choose National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo for Nude Beauty and Landscape of the Four Seasons — admission is ¥500 standard admission. Allow 1.5–2 hours.

Visiting both

Both are in Tokyo. Their suggested visits (1.5–2 hours and 1.5–2 hours) fit into one full day if you start early. Note closures: National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo closes on Mondays.

Mori Art Museum guide → National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo guide →