Mori Art Museum
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
- Roppongi Station · 3 min walk (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Toei Oedo Line)
- Hours
- Mon, Wed–Sun 10:00–22:00 (last entry 21:30); Tue 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30)
- Admission
- Varies by exhibition (typically ¥1,800–¥2,200 for adults; online tickets are discounted compared to same-day counter tickets)
- Time needed
- 60–90 min
- Best time to go
- Weekday evenings after 18:00, when exhibition galleries clear out and nighttime skyline viewing from the upper floors is possible
Hours can change on holidays — check the official site before travelling.
Location
Japan, 〒106-6150 Tokyo, Minato City, Roppongi, 6-chōme−10−１ Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 53階Roppongi, Tokyo
About
Perched on the 53rd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, this cutting-edge museum is a global hub for contemporary art. Rather than a permanent collection, you will experience boundary-pushing, rotating exhibitions of international and Asian modern art. A visit here seamlessly blends high culture with breathtaking, panoramic views of the Tokyo skyline.
What Japanese guides note
Mori Art Museum operates without a permanent collection, meaning the entire facility closes to the public between exhibitions for teardowns and installations lasting several days or weeks. Visitors should verify the exhibition schedule on the official website before heading to Roppongi Hills. Japanese information desks also emphasize that Tuesday evenings end early at 17:00, unlike the other six days of the week which run until 22:00.
Details from local sources
- Access requires entering through the glass-paneled Museum Cone outside Mori Tower, scanning tickets on the 3rd floor, taking an express elevator to the 52nd floor, and riding an interior escalator to the 53rd floor. [source]
- Admission to the 52nd-floor Tokyo City View observation deck is no longer bundled with museum entry and requires a separate ticket or a combo ticket. [source]
- Online advance tickets carry a designated time slot and cost less than tickets purchased at the 3rd-floor counter or ticket machines. [source]
- The museum remains open every day during exhibition periods with no fixed weekly closing day, operating until 22:00 except on Tuesdays when it shuts at 17:00. [source]
- Standard exhibition tickets also cover concurrent micro-exhibitions in the MAM Collection, MAM Screen, and MAM Research project spaces. [source]
- Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line commuters can reach the Mori Tower entrance via an underground concourse from Exit 1C without going outside. [source]
Insider Tip
Buy a ticket that includes access to the Tokyo City View observation deck on the 52nd floor for spectacular photos at sunset.
Frequently asked
Does a ticket to Mori Art Museum include access to Tokyo City View?
No, museum tickets do not automatically include entry to the Tokyo City View observation deck on the 52nd floor. Visitors wanting to visit both must book an official combo ticket online or purchase an observatory admission upgrade at the 3rd-floor ticketing desk if capacity permits that day.
Can I buy tickets at the museum counter instead of online?
Yes, tickets can be purchased at the 3rd-floor counters and automated vending machines. However, on-site tickets cost more than online advance reservations, and if designated time slots sell out during busy weekend periods, walk-up visitors must wait or may be denied entry.
How do I get to the 53rd floor from Roppongi Station?
Take Exit 1C from the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line into the Roppongi Hills underground concourse. Follow signs to the cylindrical glass Museum Cone, enter the 3rd-floor admission gates, ride the direct shuttle elevator up to the 52nd floor, and take the escalator to floor 53.
Are photos allowed inside the Mori Art Museum?
Photography policies depend on the individual artwork and artist permissions, indicated by symbols on wall placards. When permitted, non-flash handheld photography with smartphones is allowed. Tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, flash units, and continuous video recording are prohibited throughout the galleries.
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