Mori Art Museum Tokyo 2027: Exhibitions & Visitor Guide

The Mori Art Museum occupies the 53rd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower — Tokyo's single best contemporary art venue, with 360° city views thrown in. In 2027 it hosts a Mariko Mori retrospective through March, then pivots to a play-and-children-focused group show, before closing for renovations in H2 FY2027.

Quick facts: Mori Art Museum 2027

What's on in 2027

The Mariko Mori retrospective (through March 28, 2027) spans three decades of the Japanese artist's career with about 80 works, including the iconic Wave UFO. The April–September 2027 show 'New Rules of Play: Art, Children, and Society' uses contemporary art to explore how children engage with culture, politics, and media. The Mori Art Museum closes for renovations in the second half of FY2027 (October 2027–early 2028), so plan a visit before that window if timing matters.

• ●Mariko Mori — Japan's most internationally recognized contemporary female artist; Wave UFO on display.
• ●New Rules of Play — group show exploring children's engagement with art, politics, and society.
• ●[Tokyo](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Tokyo&aid=8095781&label=auto-tokyo-autolink&nflt=review_score%3D80&order=popularity) City View — 53rd-floor observation deck typically bundled with museum entry.
• ●Rooftop Sky Deck — open-air observation (weather permitting), separate ticket.

Getting there

• ●Roppongi Station (Hibiya Line) — Exit 1C, direct underground to Roppongi Hills.
• ●Roppongi Station (Oedo Line) — same underground connection.
• ●From Shibuya — Hibiya Line via Ebisu (10 min).
• ●Walking to Azabudai Hills (teamLab Borderless) — 10 min across Roppongi 1-chome area.

Ticket strategy

Buy on the Mori Art Museum website (mori.art.museum) or at the ground-floor Roppongi Hills ticket counter. Tickets are typically combined with Tokyo City View (observation deck). The ¥2,000 range is standard; special exhibition prices vary. Weekend afternoons are the busiest; Tuesday evening (closed 5 PM) is the quietest window.

Bookable experiences

Roppongi is Tokyo's art-triangle anchor — Mori Art Museum, Suntory Museum of Art, and the National Art Center Tokyo are all within walking distance. Night-time dinner in Roppongi + Mori's late 10 PM close is a classic Tokyo art-day plan.

• ●Roppongi Art Triangle walk — Mori + Suntory + National Art Center in one afternoon.
• ●teamLab Borderless (Azabudai Hills) — 10 min walk, same art-day plan.
• ●[Tokyo](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Tokyo&aid=8095781&label=auto-tokyo-autolink&nflt=review_score%3D80&order=popularity) Tower sunset viewing — pair with Mori's 53F observation deck for twin views.

FAQ

• ●Is [Tokyo](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Tokyo&aid=8095781&label=auto-tokyo-autolink&nflt=review_score%3D80&order=popularity) City View included? Typically yes with Mori Art Museum entry on the same ticket.
• ●When is the museum closed? Open daily including most holidays; Tuesday hours end at 5 PM.
• ●Is photography allowed? Varies by exhibition — Mariko Mori generally allows no-flash photography; special shows may prohibit.
• ●Is there English signage? Yes — all labels and audio guides are in English and Japanese.
• ●Is it wheelchair accessible? Fully accessible via elevator; one of Tokyo's best-accessible museums.
• ●Can I buy same-day [tickets](https://www.klook.com/en-US/search/?query=Japan&tp_sub=japan)? Yes but weekend afternoons may queue 30–60 min; buy online for faster entry.
• ●How long to spend? 90 minutes for the exhibition + 30 min for observation deck.
• ●Is this the biggest [Tokyo](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Tokyo&aid=8095781&label=auto-tokyo-autolink&nflt=review_score%3D80&order=popularity) museum? No — Tokyo National Museum (Ueno) is far larger. Mori is specifically contemporary.
• ●Can I eat inside? No food in galleries; Roppongi Hills has 100+ restaurants.
• ●Will it reopen after renovation? Yes, reopening timing TBA — check mori.art.museum closer to 2028.