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The pale yellow Western-style original hall of the Nara National Museum behind a lawn and pine trees, under a blue sky.
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Nara National Museum

The Nara National Museum, opened in 1895 in Nara Park, collects Buddhist art: sculpture, painting, calligraphy and ritual objects. Its original Western-style hall by Katayama Tōkuma is closed for renovation until about spring 2028; the East and West New Wings hold the exhibitions, including the annual autumn Shōsō-in exhibition.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon closedTue–Sun 09:30–17:00

Hours checked October 16, 2026 · source narahaku.go.jp

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
MonClosed
Tue09:30–17:00
Wed09:30–17:00
Thu09:30–17:00
Fri09:30–17:00
Sat09:30–17:00
Sun09:30–17:00

Nearby

Isui-en

park

Kōfuku-ji

religious building

Nara Park

park

Tōdai-ji

religious building

Gangō-ji

religious building

Kasuga-taisha

religious building

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Nara National Museum?

Opening hours: Mon closed · Tue–Sun 09:30–17:00.

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