Enjoy the museum in winter! “Christmas at the Museum” held at the National Museum of Western Art Independent Administrative Institution National Museum of Art, National Museum of Western Art Press release: October 16, 2025 Enjoy the museum in winter! “Christmas at the Museum” event held at the National Museum of Western Art November 26 (Wed) – December 25 (Thu), 2025 Open until 8:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays!!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/118543/6/118543-6-1fb65e92a632e6edde00d6558c086430-350×477.png Christmas tree in the lobby of the National Museum of Western Art (C) The National Museum of Western Art “Christmas at the Museum” will be held for approximately one month from Wednesday, November 26, 2025 to Thursday, December 25, 2025, allowing visitors to enjoy a winter day at the National Museum of Western Art in their own way. Launched in 2007, this project is a winter tradition at the National Museum of Western Art, which houses a rich collection of Western art with Christian themes. There’s plenty to enjoy, including the winter-only audio guide “Curator’s Voice 2025,” in which researchers themselves talk about the works on display in the permanent collection; the “Everyone’s Christmas Carol Concert,” which is open to everyone, including small children; and gallery talks that will help you enjoy the permanent exhibition even more. The museum is also open until 8:00 PM every Friday and Saturday, and you can enjoy dinner in the on-site restaurant after viewing the art. We have events to suit everyone’s style, from families with children and first-time museum visitors to regulars, so please take advantage of this opportunity to visit. ■Winter only! Audio Guide “Curator’s Voice 2025” [Free] Last year’s popular audio guide, narrated by a researcher from the National Museum of Western Art, will be presented with a new version. The audio guide will explain the works on display in the permanent exhibition and special feature corners. Available in the exhibition room, you can also listen to it online from home. Scan the 2D barcode at the information desk to access the audio guide web app. Please bring your smartphone and earphones when using the audio guide in the exhibition room. It comes with a script so text information is also provided. Release period: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 – Thursday, December 25, 2025
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/118543/6/118543-6-cbe79b2f8e9ea99b7d6d48ff27ba7779-3000×2000.jpg Relaxing Day with Your Baby – Art Museum for Ages 0 and Up – (C) The National Museum of Western Art On closed days, you can enjoy free admission to the permanent exhibition with your small children. Picture book readings are also planned. Venue: Permanent exhibition room, etc. Date and time: December 15, 2025 (Monday) 10:00-15:00 *Closed *2026 The same program is scheduled to be held on Monday, January 26th. ■ Everyone’s Christmas Carol Concert [Advance
registration required / First come, first served / Free] This is an a cappella concert featuring Christmas-themed songs. The audience lighting will be bright, allowing for easy entry and exit during the performance. This concert is safe and enjoyable for everyone, including first-time museum visitors, small children, people with disabilities, and art and music fans. Starring: Ai Okada (soprano), Momoka Osawa (soprano), Masanori Taguchi (tenor), Naohito Sekiguchi (baritone) Venue: Auditorium *Capacity 100 per session, same program for each session Date and Time: Saturday, December 20, 2025, 3:00 PM – 3:40 PM Sunday, December 21, 2025 13:00～13:40
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11:00-11:30/13:00-13:30 Sunday, December 21, 2025
11:00-11:30/13:00-13:30 ※Sign language interpretation and assistance will be provided for the session on Saturday, December 20,
11:00-11:30. Roger hearing assistance system available for rental
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/118543/6/118543-6-48de935bed31fcaa11a0f272ef115a06-3000×2000.jpg Gallery Talk (C) National Museum of Western Art ■ Volunteer Tour [Registered on the day / Free (However, a ticket valid for admission to the permanent exhibition is required)] This program is open to everyone, from children to adults, and allows them to enjoy simple creative activities inspired by artworks in the museum’s collection. It is planned and run by volunteer staff. Interpreters will be available, so those who use sign language can participate with peace of mind. Further details will be posted on the National Museum of Western Art’s website. Venue: Workshop Room (New Building, 2nd floor, near the Print and Pixel Art Exhibition Room) Date and Time: Saturday, December 20, 2025 and Sunday, December 21, 2025 *Sign language interpretation available on both days *For programs requiring advance registration, applications will close once capacity is reached. For details on each program, including application methods, please visit the National Museum of Western Art website.
https://www.nmwa.go.jp/jp/experience-learn/detail/christmas2025.html Open until 8 PM on Fridays and Saturdays!! Enjoy a special Christmas dinner and sweets along with art. ●CAFE Suiren A popular, open-air café restaurant facing a lush courtyard. We offer a roast beef course menu and original Christmas cakes for a limited time (11/26-12/25). Open until 8:00 PM every Friday and Saturday (Food: 11:00 AM – 7:10 PM Last Order; Cafe: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM Last Order)
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■ Exhibitions held during the “Christmas at the Museum” period ・Special Exhibition “Impressionism from the Musée d’Orsay: Tales of Interiors” Dates: Saturday, October 25, 2025 – Sunday, February 15, 2026 Venue: Special Exhibition Room ・Permanent Exhibition Special Exhibition “Narrative Black Lines – Woodblock Prints from Dürer’s ‘Three Great Books'” Dates: Saturday, October 25, 2025 – Sunday, February 15, 2026 Venue: Print and Drawing Exhibition Room (Permanent Exhibition Room) “Collection of the Groening Museum and the National Museum of Western Art” “Flemish Saint Biographies: A Reunion After 100 Years” Dates: Saturday, October 25, 2025 – Sunday, May 10, 2026 Venue: Main Building Exhibition Room (Permanent Exhibition Room)
National Museum of Western Art [Ueno Park, Tokyo] 7-7 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0007 https://www.nmwa.go.jp Closed: Mondays (open on public holidays, closed the following weekday), New Year’s holidays (December 28, 2025 – January 1, 2026) Opening Hours: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, until 8:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays *Last admission 30 minutes before closing. Permanent Exhibition Admission Fee | Adults 500 yen, University Students 250 yen *Permanent exhibition admission is limited to high school students and younger, those under 18, those 65 and older, and those with a disability certificate* and their accompanying person. Free admission (please present proof of age, such as a student ID, or a disability certificate upon entry) *Eligible certificates: Physical Disability Certificate, Rehabilitation Certificate, Mental Health and Welfare Certificate, Atomic Bomb Survivor’s Health Certificate *A separate admission fee applies to the special exhibition “Impressionism from the Musée d’Orsay: Tales of Interiors.” Inquiries | 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) Directions | 1 minute walk from JR Ueno Station (Park Exit) Get off at Keisei Ueno Station on the Keisei Electric Railway 7-minute walk 8-minute walk from Ueno Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line or Hibiya Line *The National Museum of Western Art does not have a parking lot, so please refrain from coming by car.