[2026 Silver Week] 26 Recommended Exhibitions at Museums and Art Museums Nationwide | From Marie Antoinette and Andrew Wyeth to Sasao Yuriko and Merjin Chin

Tokyo Art Beat
A guide to 26 must-see exhibitions at museums and galleries across Japan during the 2026 Silver Week.

Summary

During the 2026 Silver Week (September 19–23), 26 notable exhibitions will be held at museums, galleries, and art venues nationwide. The article highlights diverse genres, including Western art, Japanese art, and contemporary art. Key exhibitions feature Marie Antoinette’s style at the Yokohama Museum of Art, Andrew Wyeth’s works at the Toyota City Museum of Art, Sasao Yuriko’s immersive installations at the Ibaraki Lake Side Museum, and Merjin Chin’s Hiroshima Prize commemoration at the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art. Other highlights include teamLab’s interactive projects, Mori Yuiko’s Venice Biennale return exhibition, and regional art festivals in Gunma and Gifu. Visitors are advised to check official websites for updated schedules and details.

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