Four days where children are the stars: “Family Day Kodomo Mat” brings the museum closer to you Image
URL: Agency for Cultural Affairs Press Release: September 8, 2025 “Family Day Kodomo Matto” brings the museum closer for four days, with children at the center of the action. Held at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo on November 15th (Sat), 16th (Sun), 22nd (Sat), and 23rd (Sun) The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT, Kitanomaru Park, Chiyoda Ward) will be holding “Family Day Children’s Matt” on Saturday, November 15th, Sunday, November 16th, Saturday, November 22nd, and Sunday, November 23rd, 2025. Children are the stars of “Children’s Matt.” These four special days allow you to enjoy the museum with your children without worrying about others, even if they cry or laugh out loud. On the day of the event, we will expand our facilities, including nursing rooms and diaper changing areas, as well as rest areas, to ease the barriers to visiting the museum with children and create a comfortable
environment. We will also offer programs to help children become familiar with the museum and its artworks, such as interactive viewing sessions and the free distribution of museum experience tools. To reduce congestion, we will be introducing a date and time reservation system for both days. This event has been extremely well-received. When we introduced a date and time reservation system last year, tickets sold out before the event even began, and we received feedback from some people who were disappointed they were unable to attend. This year, the museum will be extended from two days to four days, allowing more children to enjoy the museum. Family Day Kodomatto Event date and time Saturday, November 15, 2025 10:00~20:00 (Last entry at 19:30) Sunday, November 16th 10:00~17:00 (Last entry at 16:30) November 22nd (Sat) 10:00~20:00 (Last entry at 19:30) November 23rd (Sunday) 10:00~17:00 (Last entry at 16:30) Venue Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art (Chiyoda-ku, Kitanomaru Park) Event page URL
https://www.momat.go.jp/events/20251115
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47048/1032/47048-1032-b0e5f213b9f86e858eafd07224d002ce-1440×1080.jpg 1.Family Day Children’s Matt Key Visual Even those who are usually self-conscious about others can rest assured! Children are the stars of “Kodomo Matto.” They can laugh and cry without worrying about others. On the day, we will be expanding our nursing rooms, diaper changing spaces, stroller parking areas, and rest areas, aiming to create an environment where you can visit the museum with your children in peace. To reduce congestion, we will be introducing a reservation system for specific dates and times, allowing for smooth entry. Make your museum debut with your children! During these four days, we will be hosting special programs for children, including interactive appreciation sessions and museum explorations.
Participation is free and open to all. Children will also receive a free museum experience tool. “Kodomo Matto” is full of tips for enjoying museums with children. A wide variety of masterpieces from Japan and abroad! In the exhibition room, you can view approximately 200 works from a wide range of genres, including paintings,
sculptures, crafts, photography, and video, from the late 19th century to the present. The exhibition features masterpieces by leading Japanese artists such as Yoshitomo Nara and Yuki Katsura (Yukiko), as well as works by Western masters such as Cézanne and Arp. Viewing the works with your children may lead to new discoveries, as you’ll discover which works interest you.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47048/1032/47048-1032-54c5934a02ec7f2c4de992f7ff2cbe78-3777×2523.jpg 2. Event program Participation is free (admission fee applies for the general public and university students). Detailed information, including application details, will be posted on the museum’s website. Museum Experience Tool “Find It and Play Bingo!” This museum experience tool for children allows them to have fun by searching for the objects depicted in the illustrations on the cards and focusing their attention on various things, such as the shapes and colors depicted in the artwork, chairs and people in the exhibition rooms, and more. It will be distributed free of charge on the day of the event.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47048/1032/47048-1032-a4039ca41ee6e50903622497a092ea4c-3900×2605.jpg 3. Viewing tool “Find it and get bingo!” MOMAT Collection Discovery Team This interactive viewing program is aimed at children and their parents. They can view artworks with our museum guide staff
(volunteers) and share their thoughts and feelings. Staff members will call out to participants in the exhibition rooms on each floor, so feel free to join in right away. Saturday Anytime (10:00~12:00 / 13:00~17:00) 5~10 minutes per piece Sunday Anytime (10:00~12:00 / 13:00~16:00) 5~10 minutes per piece
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47048/1032/47048-1032-22fb85e7c09115900bd3b5c6e4087d9a-1280×853.jpg 4. MOMAT Collection Discovery Team MOMAT Exploration Team This is an experiential program for children in which our museum guides (volunteers) and museum staff act as navigators to explore the museum. Enjoy the entire museum, not just the exhibition rooms. Registration on the day is required. Although this is a program for children, parents are required to accompany them. This program includes outdoor activities. Saturday 10:00~12:00 / 13:00~17:00 About 20 minutes each time Sunday 10:00~12:00 / 13:00~16:00 About 20 minutes each time Maximum capacity per session: 18 people. Registration on the day (first come, first served).
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47048/1032/47048-1032-180e1227c697ec338166a8d6ac5c7927-1280×853.jpg 5. MOMAT whole expedition team Open a Picture Book at the Museum! (Reading Event) We will be holding a reading of picture books with illustrations by Tiger Tateishi and Yoshitomo Nara, which are on display in Room 1 of the Collection Exhibition. After enjoying the picture books, please also take a look at the artwork. Saturday 6 times each day 1.10:30~10: 502.11: 00~11: 203.11: 30~11:50 4.14:00~14: 205.14: 30~14: 506.15: 00~15:20 Capacity 10 groups each time Numbered tickets distributed
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47048/1032/47048-1032-245030d9012a800ced18b6da896fbd68-1280×853.jpg 6. Open a picture book at the museum! Current Exhibition “MOMAT Collection” Exhibition Approximately 200 selected works from the museum’s collection of approximately 14,000 will be exhibited in 12 rooms across three floors. Each exhibition will explore the history of Japanese art from the late 19th century to the present day from a variety of perspectives, incorporating works from overseas. *There will be no special exhibitions.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47048/1032/47048-1032-f8770cca2abe9f2120825b293297569a-840×669.jpg 7. Harue Koga〈Sea〉1929 Facilities – One nursing room – Three temporary nursing and diaper changing spaces – 3 diaper changing spaces (accessible restrooms) – 1 stroller loading area – 2 elevators – Rest area (eating and drinking permitted in certain areas only) *Includes temporary facilities available only on the day of “Family Day Kodomo Matto.” *Baby strollers are permitted within the building. Please use the elevators to move between floors.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47048/1032/47048-1032-b88cf49e6e9d0f2dda9df1b75f938845-201×134.jpg 9. Ticket information Advance reservations (specified date and time) are required for admission to the “Family Day Children’s Matt.” Please purchase and reserve online through the dedicated page. Pre-order/sale period: 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 14th until 9:00 AM on the day of the event Pre-order page URL: https://www.e-tix.jp/kodornomat/ Ticket price (tax included): Adults 500 yen, University students 250 yen, High school students and younger and those 65 and older free *Only the “MOMAT Collection” exhibition of artworks from the museum’s collection is open. The special exhibition is currently closed due to exhibit changeover. *Persons with a disability certificate and one
accompanying person are admitted free of charge. Please present your disability certificate upon entry. *Students and those 65 and over must present their student ID and proof of age upon entry. *Discounted admission prices apply after 5:00 PM on Saturday, November 15th and Saturday, November 22nd: 300 yen for adults and 150 yen for university students. Ticket Purchase/Reservations – Reservations are required even for those eligible for free admission, discounts, or invitations. Discounted ticket holders must purchase tickets at the counter on the day of the event. – Online tickets may sell out early. Same-day tickets will be sold at the counter only if tickets are available. – Tickets can be canceled up until 9:00 AM on the day of your visit. – Group reservations are not accepted. About admission on the day – You may enter at any time within the specified time frame. – Crowds are expected immediately after the start of each time slot, and you may have to wait to enter. We recommend arriving a little later than the start time. – There is no limit on the length of your stay. Re-entry is permitted on the same day. Event Name Family Day Kodomo Mat (Read: Family Day Kodomo Mat) Event date and time Saturday, November 15, 2025, 10:00~20:00 (last entry at 19:30) Sunday, November 16, 2025, 10:00~17:00 (last entry at 16:30) Saturday, November 22, 2025 10:00-20:00 (last entry at 19:30) Sunday, November 23, 2025
10:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30) Venue National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo 3-1 Kitanomaru Park, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8322 Access Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, Takebashi Station 3-minute walk from Exit 1b. *If you are using a stroller or wheelchair, please use Exit 2
(approximately 500m from the museum), which has an elevator. *There is no parking at the museum. Please use the paid parking lots nearby. Contact us 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) Museum website Home page https://www.momat.go.jp Event page
https://www.momat.go.jp/events/20251115 Sponsored National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo About the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, located near the Imperial Palace, is Japan’s first national art museum. Its greatest feature is its collection of approximately 14,000 works, including 18 Important Cultural Properties (two of which are on loan). Its collection includes numerous masterpieces, primarily of modern and contemporary Japanese art, spanning from the late 19th century to the present day. Located in an area blessed with abundant nature in the heart of the city, the “Room with a View” lounge on the top floor offers panoramic views of the greenery of the Imperial Palace and the Marunouchi buildings.
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