# Mori Art Museum vs National Art Center, Tokyo

> Mori Art Museum 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 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 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 (1.5–2 hours and 1.5–2 hours) fit into one full day if you start early. Note closures: National Art Center, Tokyo closes on Tuesdays.

- Mori Art Museum: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/mori-art-museum/
- National Art Center, Tokyo: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/national-art-center-tokyo/

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