After a three-year closure, the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo will finally reopen on March 29th.

The museum's logo, designed by Masayoshi Nakajo and used since its opening, has been used since its opening.
To commemorate the renovation, designer Nakajo also created a commemorative logo, which will be used for one year only, changing the "+" to "++."
The renovation involved a complete refurbishment of the museum's interior, renovating various facilities that had deteriorated over time and improving convenience. The exhibition rooms and auditorium have been completely refurbished, with the floors, walls, and ceilings completely replaced, restoring the luster of their white cubes and creating brighter spaces. The air conditioning and other equipment have also been completely replaced, creating a better environment for both visitors and the artworks.

When you enter through the front entrance, the first thing you'll notice are the changes to the ticket/information desk, bulletin boards in the hall, benches, and other fixtures. The signage and fixtures, designed by Jo Nagasaka of Schemata Architects, who also worked on HAY TOKYO last year, have a bright impression thanks to their white wood. The signs inside the museum, which guide visitors to each floor, restaurant, toilets, etc., were designed in simple black and white by Yoshiaki Irobe of the Irobe Design Institute at Nippon Design Center Inc., to allow visitors to enjoy every corner of the museum and to serve as easy-to-understand landmarks for overseas visitors as well.




Cork benches have also been placed in various configurations throughout the building. Outdoors, such as in the parkside entrance space on the Kiba Park side, they have been set up along with picnic tables with umbrellas, and the space has been developed to be used as a public space that feels like an extension of the park. The outdoor exhibition area features sound artist Suzuki Akio's signature series, "Ododate," including new pieces created specifically for the museum, allowing visitors to experience art not only inside the museum but also in the surrounding area.


Suzuki Akio's work, "Ododate," marks spots where you can listen carefully to the sounds of nature.
Sounds are installed throughout the museum, both inside and outside, and a map is available to help you navigate through them.

In addition, the museum library on the basement floor has expanded its section dedicated to children's art books to include a new "Children's Library," and a new "Media Booth" has been installed where video materials can be viewed.


A new store by Smiles has opened in the original restaurant, cafe, and lounge space. The basement floor is home to "100 Spoons," a family-friendly restaurant, while the second floor is home to the new "Nikai no Sandwich" restaurant. 100 Spoons offers a variety of features, allowing diners to experience art, draw, and even become part of the artwork while they dine, making it a restaurant where everyone from children to adults can discover new ways to enjoy the museum.

To keep you entertained while waiting for a table at a restaurant, the menu covers are designed as coloring books.
A seat with a mirrored ceiling.
Using the insert camera on your smartphone,
place it on the table and take a photo, and you can capture an overhead shot of yourself eating.
"Nikai no Sandwich" is connected to the public space in the museum's courtyard and serves classic and daily special sandwiches, as well as homemade drinks such as coffee, tea, alcohol, and strawberry milk. You can dine in or order takeout.

Dessert sandwiches are also available. "Homemade custard and fruit" (580 yen)
Inside "Nikai no Sandwich"

The museum shop "NADiff contemporary," an indispensable part of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo, has also reopened. As before, it will stock exhibition catalogs and other contemporary art-related publications, as well as unique products by various artists and creators, and original MOT goods. Also available to commemorate the reopening are special edition MOT tote bags and a tapestry created to commemorate the reopening by Harumi Yamashita, known for "Tochuu Yameru."

Interior of "NADiff Contemporary"
The store also carries T-shirts and dresses from Yamashita Harumitsu's brand "Tochuu Yameru."
The tote bag is a limited-time item commemorating the museum's reopening.


To mark the museum's grand opening, two exhibitions have been planned in the special exhibition room and collection exhibition room. These large-scale exhibitions will showcase a selection of the approximately 5,200 works in the museum's collection. The exhibition "Weavers of a Century: Japanese Modern and Contemporary Art in Flux" will take over all three floors of the special exhibition room (basement 2, 1st floor, and 3rd floor). It will explore 100 years of Japanese art from the museum's unique experimental perspective. The other collection gallery will be hosting the "MOT Collection: Now / Nice to Meet You" exhibition. The exhibition will showcase a wide range of genres from the museum's collection, from postwar art to modern and contemporary art, centered around approximately 300 pieces newly acquired during the museum's nearly three-year closure, including works by artists such as Tatsuo Miyajima, Koji Nakazono, Simon Fujiwara, and Shimon Minamikawa. Also noteworthy are sculptures by Anthony Caro and Richard Deacon, which have been restored and returned, as well as Yoko Ono's newly added "Cloud Peace" outdoor collection. Admission is free on the first day, and opening hours will be extended until 8:00 PM, up from the usual 6:00 PM closing time.