Turner from Tate: The Sublime in Painting and a Dialogue with Contemporary Art

Japanese title: テート美術館 ターナー展――崇高の絵画、現代美術との対話

The National Museum of Western Art (Ueno Sta.)

An exhibition centered on Turner works from Tate in the UK, tracing a dialogue between sublime painting and contemporary art. Open until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays (last entry 30 minutes before closing).

Dates

Oct 24 (Sat) – Feb 21 (Sun)

Time

09:30–17:30; Oct 24 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Oct 30 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Oct 31 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Nov 6 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Nov 7 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Nov 13 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Nov 14 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Nov 20 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Nov 21 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Nov 27 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Nov 28 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Dec 4 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Dec 5 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Dec 11 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Dec 12 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Dec 18 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Dec 19 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Dec 25 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Dec 26 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Jan 2 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Jan 8 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Jan 9 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Jan 15 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Jan 16 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Jan 22 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Jan 23 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Jan 29 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Jan 30 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Feb 5 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Feb 6 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Feb 12 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Feb 13 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Feb 19 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Feb 20 (Sat): 09:30–20:00

Price

Adults ¥2,400 (advance ¥2,200), university students ¥1,500, high school ¥1,100, junior high and under free

Venue

The National Museum of Western Art

Nearest station

Ueno Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

Distance from major stations

From Ueno

0.3 km, about 5 min on foot

From Uguisudani

0.7 km, about 11 min on foot

From Inaricho

0.8 km, about 12 min on foot

From Okachimachi

0.9 km, about 14 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

• Special Exhibition: Sex in Nature (National Museum of Nature and Science)National Museum of Nature and Science (Ueno Sta.) · 0.1 km, about 2 min on foot from here · Oct 31 (Sat) – Feb 21 (Sun)
• Hideyo Noguchi 150th Anniversary Exhibition: The Fight Against Infectious Diseases (National Museum of Nature and Science)National Museum of Nature and Science (Ueno Sta.) · 0.1 km, about 2 min on foot from here · Oct 27 (Tue) – Feb 28 (Sun)
• 13th Sakaya Kakuuchi Fes (Liquor Shop Standing-Bar Festival)Ueno Park, Takenodai Plaza (fountain plaza) (Ueno Sta.) · 0.2 km, about 3 min on foot from here · Nov 6 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun)
• Pandabashi Wan-Wan Halloween 2026Panda Bridge, JR Ueno Station (outside Iriya gate) (Ueno Sta.) · 0.2 km, about 4 min on foot from here · Oct 31 (Sat) – Nov 1 (Sun)
• Cincinnati Art Museum: European Treasures That Crossed to AmericaThe Ueno Royal Museum (Ueno Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot from here · Oct 10 (Sat) – Jan 10 (Sun)
• What a Wonderful World: Masterworks from the Musée d'OrsayTokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Special Exhibition Gallery (Ueno Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot from here · Nov 14 (Sat) – Mar 28 (Sun)

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FAQ

When is Turner from Tate: The Sublime in Painting and a Dialogue with Contemporary Art?

Oct 24 (Sat) – Feb 21 (Sun)

What are the opening hours of Turner from Tate: The Sublime in Painting and a Dialogue with Contemporary Art?

09:30–17:30; Oct 24 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Oct 30 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Oct 31 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Nov 6 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Nov 7 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Nov 13 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Nov 14 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Nov 20 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Nov 21 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Nov 27 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Nov 28 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Dec 4 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Dec 5 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Dec 11 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Dec 12 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Dec 18 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Dec 19 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Dec 25 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Dec 26 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Jan 2 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Jan 8 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Jan 9 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Jan 15 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Jan 16 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Jan 22 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Jan 23 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Jan 29 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Jan 30 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Feb 5 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Feb 6 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Feb 12 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Feb 13 (Sat): 09:30–20:00; Feb 19 (Fri): 09:30–20:00; Feb 20 (Sat): 09:30–20:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

How much does Turner from Tate: The Sublime in Painting and a Dialogue with Contemporary Art cost?

Adults ¥2,400 (advance ¥2,200), university students ¥1,500, high school ¥1,100, junior high and under free

Where is Turner from Tate: The Sublime in Painting and a Dialogue with Contemporary Art and what is the nearest station?

It is held at The National Museum of Western Art. The nearest station is Ueno Sta..

The photo shows the venue or its surroundings, not the event itself.

Checked against the official page on October 27, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.