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What a Wonderful World: Masterworks from the Musée d'Orsay

Japanese title: 東京都美術館開館100周年記念 オルセー美術館所蔵 いまを生きる歓び

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Special Exhibition Gallery (Ueno Sta.)

About 110 works from the Musée d'Orsay, including Millet, Renoir, Monet and Van Gogh, showing everyday life and joy in the 19th century. Open until 20:00 on Fridays.

Dates
Nov 14 (Sat) – Mar 28 (Sun)
Time
09:30–17:30; until 20:00 on Fri
Price
Adults ¥2,400 (advance ¥2,200); high school age and under free
Venue
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Special Exhibition Gallery
Nearest station
Ueno Sta.

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

About this event

An exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, presenting about 110 paintings, sculptures, decorative arts and photographs from the collection of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. It traces how artists depicted the "now" around them in the 19th century, when industrial growth and new technology transformed society, reflecting people's lives and the joys within them.

Highlights

  • Works by Millet, Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh and others
  • About 110 works including sculpture, decorative arts and photography as well as painting
  • See a changing 19th-century society and people's lives through the eyes of artists of the time
Good for
People who love Impressionism or 19th-century French art

Good to know

  • On weekdays from 12/8 to 12/18, university and vocational school students are also free
  • Closed over the New Year holidays (12/22 to 1/3)
  • Ticket resale is prohibited

Summarized from the official page and press materials.

Distance from major stations

From Ueno
0.6 km, about 10 min on foot
From Nezu
0.6 km, about 10 min on foot
From Uguisudani
0.7 km, about 11 min on foot
From Yushima
1.1 km, about 17 min on foot

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FAQ

What is What a Wonderful World: Masterworks from the Musée d'Orsay?
An exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, presenting about 110 paintings, sculptures, decorative arts and photographs from the collection of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. It traces how artists depicted the "now" around them in the 19th century, when industrial growth and new technology transformed society, reflecting people's lives and the joys within them.
When is What a Wonderful World: Masterworks from the Musée d'Orsay?
Nov 14 (Sat) – Mar 28 (Sun)
What are the opening hours of What a Wonderful World: Masterworks from the Musée d'Orsay?
09:30–17:30; until 20:00 on Fri Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does What a Wonderful World: Masterworks from the Musée d'Orsay cost?
Adults ¥2,400 (advance ¥2,200); high school age and under free
Where is What a Wonderful World: Masterworks from the Musée d'Orsay and what is the nearest station?
It is held at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Special Exhibition Gallery. The nearest station is Ueno Sta..

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

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