About National Museum of Western Art
The National Museum of Western Art opened in 1959 in Le Corbusier's only completed building in Japan. The original building and recent additions form a UNESCO-listed work of modern architecture.
Its collection focuses on Western art from the late medieval period to the early twentieth century, anchored by the Matsukata Collection of Impressionist works.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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