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The Tokyo National Museum from outside – by Chris 73 –

10 Facts About the Tokyo National Museum

The Tokyo National Museum, also known as TNM, the Ueno Museum, or T艒ky艒 Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan in Japanese is the foremost art museum in Japan. TNM is located in Ueno Park, Tokyo.

The Tokyo National Museum was officially opened in 1872. It collects, preserves, and displays an extensive collection of cultural objects and artwork from Japan and some parts of Asia. The museum also has some artifacts from India and Egypt as well as a collection of over 300 Buddhist art.

The museum鈥檚 catalog includes; swords, paintings, metal ware, architectural models, oriental art, Oriental archeology, lacquerware, prehistoric objects, protohistoric objects, ethnographic material, and sculptures.

1. The Original Collection Was Housed in Temporary Residences

After its establishment in 1872 at the Yushima Seido Shrine, the original collection was housed in temporary residences that were moved or changed from time to time. For example; in Vienna in 1873 and Paris in the year 1878.

Then, the collection was a mixture of scientific, historical, technological, artistic, and natural history exhibitions. The collection was moved to its current location, Ueno Park, in 1882.

2. The Tokyo National Museum Is the Oldest National Museum in Japan

The origin of the Tokyo National Museum is considered to have been the Yushima Seido, a public exhibition held from March 10th to April 30th in 1872. This exhibition was held by the Museum Department of the Ministry of Education at the Taiseiden Hall to display imperial artworks and scientific specimens to the public.

TNM was the first and only museum when it was established and remained so until 1877 when the National Museum of Japan was opened.

3. The Tokyo National Museum Is the Largest in Japan

The Tokyo National Museum boasts more than 110,000 individual artifacts and properties in its collection.

This extensive collection includes almost 90 National Treasures of Japan, 644 Important cultural Properties, 319 Horyuji Treasures, and over 3000 cultural properties submitted by the public and organizations or groups.

Other than its collection, the Tokyo National Museum also covers a large and fairly impressive territory. The entire complex comprises several buildings including galleries and exhibition rooms each built in a different era and hosting different and specific artifacts or artworks.

4. The Tokyo National Museum Has Had Several Names

Due to organizational and administrative reforms, the Tokyo National Museum has had numerous name changes over the years. When it was founded, it was called the Museum of the Ministry of Education.

In 1888, it was renamed the Imperial Museum due to a change in ownership of the Imperial household. In 1900, its name was changed again to the Tokyo Imperial Household Museum. In 1947 its name was changed again to the National Museum following reforms made by the government after World War II.

In 2001, it was given the current name, Tokyo National Museum.

5. The Tokyo National Museum Is Divided into Seven Buildings

The Honkan, Tokyo National Museum – by Wiiii –

Due to the museum鈥檚 extensive catalog of artifacts, the complex is divided into seven buildings (gallery houses). Each gallery house displays and exhibits specific artworks and is large enough to be considered a museum in its own right.

These buildings include; the Honkan, Toyokan, Hyokeikan, Heiseikan, Horyu-ji Homotsukan, Kuroda Kinenkan, and Shiryokan.

The Honkan Gallery also called the Japanese Gallery, houses Japan鈥檚 artworks from 10,000 B.C. up to the nineteenth century (the 1800s). Here, you will see different arts that are related to traditional Japanese culture and customs such as Samurai, the art of tea ceremony, Buddhism, and Kabuki and Noh.

The Toyokan Gallery or the Asian gallery houses different artworks from different Asian countries, which include China, Southeast Asia, Korea, the Middle East, Egypt, and India.

The Hyokeikan Gallery is open for temporary exhibitions and other kinds of events. It is dedicated to the late Emperor Taisho, and it showcases the Western influence in architecture in the Meiji era.

The Heiseikan Gallery tracks and displays Japan鈥檚 archaeological history chronologically using artifacts. It is also open for special exhibitions. It includes a collection of pottery, stone tools, helmets, armors, and so on that date back as early as 10,000 B.C.

The Horyu-Ji Homotsukan Gallery houses the Horyu-Ji treasures given to the Imperial family. There are about 319 treasures from the Imperial Family collection in this gallery. You can also view all these collections of treasures on the second floor using a computer.

The Kuroda Kinenkan is a memorial hall. This hall (gallery) houses and displays the collection of works by Kuroda Seiki, an important western-style artist. This collection has 170 drawings and 126 oil paintings as well as sketchbooks and letters.

The Shiryokan is a research and information center. Opened in 1984, this building holds images, magazines, books, and other types of documents that give insight into the history, archaeology, and the arts applied and used in Japan, Asia, and the Middle East.

6. The Tokyo National Museum Has a Diverse Permanent Exhibition

Some Arts in the Toyokan (Asian Gallery) of the Tokyo National Museum – by Kestrel –

The Tokyo National Museum鈥檚 collection is as diverse as it is stunning. Some of the popular displays include the following: The sculpture of Japan, a giltwood statue of Vairocana Buddha (11th -12th Century), Twelve Heavenly Generals (13th Century), Iron helmet and armor (5th Century), Tang-dynasty Bodhisattva, and a scroll from July 6th 756 recording Empress Koken鈥檚 gifts to Horyu Temple to name just a few.

The exhibition includes so much more including numerous Japanese paintings, statues, textiles, images, etc.

7. The Tokyo National Museum Was Almost Destroyed in 1923

Hyokeikan of the Tokyo National Museum – by Suicasmo –

In 1923, there was an earthquake that destroyed most of the original complex buildings. Of the original complex, only the Hy艒keikan survived. The rest of the buildings were brought down and destroyed by the earthquake.

In 1938, a Modernist-style building was constructed using Oriental elements. After World War II, this building became the nucleus of a complex of buildings that were erected to complete the museum.

8. The Tokyo National Museum Offers So Much More Than Just Artefacts and Artworks

Garden in the Tokyo National Museum – by Kestrel –

In the Tokyo National Museum complex, there is a lot to do other than view and appreciate artworks. The museum produces and presents special exhibitions constantly to educate as well as keep Japanese cultures alive.

The museum also offers its visitors many facilities such as reading rooms, caf茅s, restaurants, tea rooms, rest areas, gardens, and gift shops for tourists to purchase gifts such as ornaments.

9. The Tokyo National Museum Has Been Governed by Several Bodies

When it was founded, the museum was governed and operated by the Ministry of Education. In 1875, it was put under the Home Ministry, and in 1881, control was transferred to the Ministry of Agriculture and Trade.

In 1888, ownership of the museum was taken by the Imperial Household who kept it until 1924 when they gave it to the Tokyo Municipal Government as a gift. In 1947, the museum was placed under the Ministry of Education until 2001.

In 2001, the museum鈥檚 governing body was changed again to the Independent Administrative Institution National Museum. In 2007 control was changed again and given to the Independent Administrative Institution National Institutes for Cultural Heritage.

10. The Tokyo National Museum Offers Free Access to Some Exhibitions

Access to Shiryokan Gallery (Research and Information Center) is free. However, this is the only gallery in the complex where admission is not charged.

The museum also provides free access (all parts of the museum) to persons below 18 and over 70 years of age. There is also free admission for all on specific events and dates.