39 Museums in Tokyo to Hold Simultaneous Evening Openings; National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo National Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, and Others to Participate
39 museums in Tokyo will hold simultaneous evening openings on November 6 and 20, with music programs also planned.Summary
The simultaneous evening opening program "ARTE TOKYO × NIGHT MUSEUM," involving 39 museums and museums in Tokyo, will be held for the first time on November 6 and 20. It is a special project of the cultural arts festival "ARTE TOKYO," organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo International Arts and Culture Festival Executive Committee, and aims to create opportunities to enjoy exhibitions at night through collaboration among national, public, and private museums. Participating institutions include the Artizon Museum, the National Museum of Western Art, the Tokyo National Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, and the Mori Art Museum, among 39 total. Of these, 24 will participate on both days, 9 only on November 6, and 6 only on November 20. Some venues will also host mini-concerts in collaboration with "100 Million People's Classical Live" and "Museum × Music!" at metropolitan cultural facilities, offering a museum experience different from regular hours by combining art viewing with music. Opening hours, admission fees, and program details vary by facility, so visitors should check each museum and the official ARTE TOKYO website.
(Source：美術手帖)