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Bridgestone Museum of Art

Bridgestone Museum of Art
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Type of Attraction
Museums
Neighborhood
Central
Interests That Apply
Art
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Price: $5-$10
Discounts may not apply during special exhibitions.
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Mobility Assistance Available: Wheelchair Elevator
Notes: The elevator is big enough to accommodate a wheelchair, but the buttons are high and you might require some assistance to reach them.
Water/Drinks: Available at attraction or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Available
Notes: A wheelchair-accessible restroom is available on the first floor.
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Bridgestone Museum of Art

Where the Classics Meet Impressionism



Address: Phone:
1-10-1 Kyobashi
Chuo-ku
Tokyo, Kanto
+81 (0)3 3563 0241
Fax: +81 (0)3 3561 2130

Description

Visit the Bridgestone for an overview of the largely Paris School of 19th century impressionist-style art. Featured are Picasso, Monet, Renoir and Manet. The Japanese are represented by Takaji Fujishima and Shigeru Aoki. The two-floor exhibit space holds a permanent collection which also contains artifacts from classical Rome (metal), Greece (pottery pieces) and ancient Egypt (sculpture).





Times & Dates

Open Hours: 10am-5:30pm, Tues-Sun
Notes: Last admission is thirty minutes before closing. The museum is open from 10am-8pm on holidays.
Visit Time: 30min-1.5hr
Average Wait Time: None
Notes: Information pamphlets are available at the museum in several languages.
Price: $5-$10
Price Notes: Discounts may not apply during special exhibitions.
Discounts Available: Children under 15 (free!)

Exposure

Indoor with climate control.
Restrictions: Put your voicemail to work, and turn off those cell phones before you enter. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but the words will have to do in this case—no cameras allowed.


Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this attraction: Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this attraction: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Nearest Train or Bus: Tokyo Station
Best Modes of Transportation: Subway Train
Notes: The museum is a five-minute walk from the Tokyo Station.
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: Free
Notes: Parking is available at the municipal underground free parking lot located near the intersection of Chuo Street and Yaesu Avenue.


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Photo Credits:
© Kevin Greene