The Ueno Royal Museum
In Brief
10am - 4:30pm
1800
Allow 90 minutes
Closed: New Year holidays
上野の森美術館
Updated 12 June 2020
About The Ueno Royal Museum
The Ueno Royal Museum - also known as the Ueno Mori Museum - is a private art museum exclusively showcasing special exhibitions.
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