Idemitsu Museum of Arts 60th Anniversary: Treasures of the Idemitsu Collection at Geidai
Sep 12, 2026 · Ueno
[Ueno] Idemitsu Museum of Arts 60th Anniversary exhibition "Treasures of the Idemitsu Collection at Geidai" opens March 27, 2027 at the Main Building of The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts
Overview
"Treasures of the Idemitsu Collection at Geidai," an exhibition celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Idemitsu Museum of Arts, has been announced. It will open on March 27, 2027 in the Main Building of The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts.
The Idemitsu Museum of Arts is known for collecting and exhibiting a wide range of works over many years, with a focus on Japanese and East Asian art. This exhibition is planned to mark the milestone of its 60th anniversary. Notably, it will be held not at the Idemitsu Museum of Arts itself but in the Main Building of The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts, suggesting a collaboration that reaches across institutional boundaries.
The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts is located next to Ueno Park, surrounded by some of Japan's leading museums, including the Tokyo National Museum, the National Museum of Western Art and the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum. Ueno has long been loved as a "town of museums," and this exhibition is another event rooted in the area's rich cultural heritage. As a university museum, the venue is expected to present the works from an academic perspective, and the exhibition is likely to draw attention from art lovers as a chance to see highlights from the collection the Idemitsu Museum of Arts has preserved and built over many years.
The exhibition has only been announced so far, and details such as the works on display, the exhibition layout, admission fees and access have not yet been released. Updates are expected to be posted on the official website of The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts (https://museum.geidai.ac.jp/exhibit/), so check the official information if you plan to visit.
The exhibition is scheduled to run for about two months, from March 27 to May 23, 2027, making it a good reason to visit Ueno between spring and early summer. It offers a rare opportunity to look back on the Idemitsu Museum of Arts' 60-year history, and seeing the works in a university museum setting promises a different perspective on the collection from that of a typical exhibition.
Event Information
- Dates: March 27, 2027 – May 23, 2027
- Venue: Main Building, The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts
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