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About National Art Museum Excursions

National Art Museum Excursions is your comprehensive guide to events held at the National Museums of Art that are perfect for family outings, complete with details about each museum.
It offers information on exhibitions held at seven National Museums of Art across Japan, as well as a host of creative activities including Family Days where families can enjoy art without worrying about disturbing other visitors, art appreciation programs, craft workshops, and film screenings!

Accessibility

We are dedicated to ensuring an enjoyable museum experience for all visitors and are actively enhancing accessibility at all seven national art museums across Japan.

  • Wheelchair and baby stroller rental
  • Nursing room
  • Diaper changing station
  • Writing board at the reception counter
  • Elevator
  • Service dog accompaniment allowed
  • Accessible restroom
  • Coin lockers

For more information, please see the list of the National Museums of Art.

List of the National Museums of Art

Events & Reports

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Art Tour Series

The National Museum of Art, Osaka


Dates July 21, 2024

Time11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Accessibility & Features

Baby stroller rental/Child seat (Diaper changing station)/Nursing room (without baby bottle warmer)/Kids space/Wheelchair rental/For babies ages 0 to 3/For toddlers and preschoolers/For grade school students

  • Paintings
  • Sculptures and 3D artworks
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Kids’ Cinema: The Summer Vacation of 2024

National Film Archive of Japan


Dates July 26, July 27, August 2, and August 3, 2024

TimeStart at 14:00 (doors open at 13:30)

Accessibility & Features

5-minute walk from station/Baby stroller rental/Child seat (Diaper changing station)/Wheelchair rental/Eating/drinking area (BYO allowed)/For babies ages 0 to 3/For toddlers and preschoolers/For grade school students/Hands-on experience/Guide and learning materials for children/Coin lockers

  • Images

Museum Rules

Please help us protect the artworks at our museums by adhering to the following rules:

  • Refrain from running inside the museums.
  • Refrain from touching the artworks.

Please also review the information guide for each event.

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MoMAK Family Hour

The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto


Dates August 3, 2024

Time9:00-10:00

Accessibility & Features

Baby stroller rental/Child seat (Diaper changing station)/Nursing room (without baby bottle warmer)/Wheelchair rental/For babies ages 0 to 3/For toddlers and preschoolers/For grade school students/Rest area/Guide and learning materials for children/Coin lockers

  • Paintings
  • Sculptures and 3D artworks
  • Products
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Work Experience at the Art Museum!

The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto


Dates August 3, 2024

TimeMorning session: 10:00-12:30
Afternoon session: 14:00-16:30

Accessibility & Features

Baby stroller rental/Child seat (Diaper changing station)/Nursing room (without baby bottle warmer)/Wheelchair rental/For grade school students/Rest area/Hands-on experience/Coin lockers

  • Workshop
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Let’s enjoy art together! Chatting OK! Lively Saturdays!

The National Museum of Western Art


Dates August 3, 2024

Time9:30-20:00 
*Admission until 30 minutes before closing

Accessibility & Features

Free admission for all/5-minute walk from station/Baby stroller rental/Child seat (Diaper changing station)/Nursing room (without baby bottle warmer)/Kids space/Wheelchair rental/For babies ages 0 to 3/For toddlers and preschoolers/For grade school students/Rest area/Guide and learning materials for children/Coin lockers/Photography permitted (not permitted in some areas)

  • Paintings
  • Sculptures and 3D artworks

Let's Go to Museums!

Children can enjoy free admission to the collection and permanent exhibitions at the National Museums of Art anytime.
Come and visit as often as you like and discover artworks that catch your fancy!

List of the National Museums of Art
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Come-As-You-Art Craft Workshop 2024 – Button Badge like a Firefly!? –

The National Art Center, Tokyo


Dates August 10, 2024

Time10:30-16:30

Accessibility & Features

5-minute walk from station/Baby stroller rental/Nursing room (without baby bottle warmer)/Wheelchair rental/Eating/drinking area (BYO allowed)/For babies ages 0 to 3/For toddlers and preschoolers/For grade school students/Rest area/Hands-on experience/Coin lockers/Photography permitted (not permitted in some areas)

  • Workshop
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Light & Shadow for Crafting Crafts: Independent Study for Kids & Adults

National Crafts Museum


Dates June 18, 2024-August 18, 2024

Time9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (9:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays from July 19 to August 17 and August 11 (Sunday))
*Admission until 30 minutes before closing

HolidaysMondays (except July 15 and August 12), July 16

Accessibility & Features

Baby stroller rental/Child seat (Diaper changing station)/Nursing room (with baby bottle warmer)/Wheelchair rental/For babies ages 0 to 3/For toddlers and preschoolers/For grade school students/Rest area/Hands-on experience/Guide and learning materials for children/Coin lockers

  • Sculptures and 3D artworks
  • Workshop
  • Crafts
  • Design
  • Tradition
  • Living national treasure
  • Objets d’art
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Art Tour Series Special

The National Museum of Art, Osaka


Dates August 24, August 25, 2024

Time10:30-16:00

Accessibility & Features

Baby stroller rental/Child seat (Diaper changing station)/Nursing room (without baby bottle warmer)/Kids space/Wheelchair rental/For babies ages 0 to 3/For toddlers and preschoolers/For grade school students/Rest area/Hands-on experience/Guide and learning materials for children/Coin lockers

  • Paintings
  • Sculptures and 3D artworks
  • Workshop
Ended Free admission for children under 18
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NMAO Family☆Day!

The National Museum of Art, Osaka


Dates August 25, 2024

Time10:00-17:00 
*Admission until 30 minutes before closing

Accessibility & Features

Baby stroller rental/Child seat (Diaper changing station)/Nursing room (without baby bottle warmer)/Kids space/Wheelchair rental/For babies ages 0 to 3/For toddlers and preschoolers/For grade school students/Hands-on experience/Guide and learning materials for children/Coin lockers/Photography permitted (not permitted in some areas)

  • Paintings
  • Photographs
  • Sculptures and 3D artworks
  • Images
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Family Day

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo


Dates September 21, September 22, 2024

TimeSeptember 21, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
September 22, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
* Last admission: 30 minutes before closing
* Advance reservations required (date and time to be specified)

Accessibility & Features

5-minute walk from station/Baby stroller rental/Child seat (Diaper changing station)/Nursing room (without baby bottle warmer)/Wheelchair rental/Eating/drinking area (BYO allowed)/For babies ages 0 to 3/For toddlers and preschoolers/For grade school students/Rest area/Hands-on experience/Guide and learning materials for children/Coin lockers/Photography permitted (not permitted in some areas)

  • Paintings
  • Photographs
  • Sculptures and 3D artworks
  • Images
  • Workshop
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Art for Small Children: Art Appreciation with a Picture Book

The National Museum of Art, Osaka


Dates July 17, September 4, and October 2, 2024

TimeJuly 17, 10:30-11:50 , 13:00-14:20 , 15:30-16:45
September 4, 10:30-11:50 , 13:15-14:35 , 15:00-16:20
October 2, 10:30-11:50 , 13:15-14:35 , 15:00-16:20

Accessibility & Features

Baby stroller rental/Child seat (Diaper changing station)/Nursing room (without baby bottle warmer)/Kids space/Wheelchair rental/For babies ages 0 to 3/For toddlers and preschoolers/Coin lockers

  • Paintings
  • Photographs
  • Sculptures and 3D artworks
  • Images
See the list of events and reports