Exciting New Program for Teens at Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art

The Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art (MOMAT), located near the Imperial Palace in Chiyoda, is set to launch an innovative program aimed at middle and high school students, titled "Teen Program: Stepping Outside Yourself…". This unique initiative will run from October 2025 to April 2026, featuring a total of eight engaging sessions.

The program will provide opportunities for participants to deepen their understanding of art through dialogues with artists from the museum's collection and various field experts, as well as workshops. Notably, the latter part of the program will empower teens to design and host art-related activities directed toward elementary school students. This initiative encourages creativity and communication among peers, with an expected participant cap of 20 students, and the best part is, there is no participation fee!

Applications will be accepted from September 19 to September 30, 2025, via the museum's website.

For many students contemplating their future careers, engaging with art and expressing their thoughts and ideas is a vital experience that enhances self-awareness, curiosity, and expressive skills. Unfortunately, programs aimed at middle and high school students are still rare at museums across the country, limiting their opportunities to experience the art world.

MOMAT's extensive collection spans from the late 19th century to present-day Japanese art, offering a captivating overview of this historical journey. Young participants can connect the social contexts of the artworks with historical events they study in school, creating a rich learning environment grounded in real experience.

Through this program, MOMAT aims to introduce future generations of middle and high school students to the allure of art and museums. It seeks to cultivate a lens for students to reflect on themselves, others, and contemporary social challenges, thereby widening their possibilities and perspectives.

Program Overview

- Program Name: "Teen Program: Stepping Outside Yourself…"
- Event Dates:

- October 18, 2025 (Saturday) - Orientation
- November 29, 2025 (Saturday) - Meet Experts and Artists 1
- December 20, 2025 (Saturday) - Meet Experts and Artists 2
- January 17, 2026 (Saturday) - Meet Experts and Artists 3
- February 28, 2026 (Saturday) - Meet Experts and Artists 4 & Prepare for Gallery Tour "Art Discovery Team" 1
- March 14, 2026 (Saturday) - Prepare for Gallery Tour "Art Discovery Team" 2
- March 28, 2026 (Saturday) - Gallery Tour "Art Discovery Team" - Main Event
- April 18, 2026 (Saturday) - Wrap-Up
(Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and times/content may vary.)

- Location: Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art (Tokyo, Takebashi) 4-2F Collection Gallery and other venues
- Target Audience and Capacity: 20 Middle and High School Students (and will be selected through a lottery if oversubscribed)
- Participation Fee: Free
- Application Period: September 19 (Friday) to September 30 (Tuesday), 2025
- Application Method: Access the application form on the museum's website and fill out the required information ()

About the Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art

The Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art is Japan's first national art museum, located close to the Imperial Palace. Its outstanding feature is a collection of approximately 14,000 pieces, including 18 important cultural properties. This extensive collection focuses on modern and contemporary Japanese art, showcasing numerous masterpieces from the late 19th century to present.

Positioned in a nature-rich area amid the bustling city, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the greenery surrounding the Imperial Palace and the skyscrapers of Marunouchi from the museum's relaxation room, known as the "Room with a View".

This program is part of a broader initiative by national museums to expand children's access to art, termed "Connecting Children with Museums", supported by the Adobe Foundation. To learn more about other initiatives under "Connecting Children with Museums", visit Odekake National Museums.

Media Inquiries

For related inquiries, please contact:
Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art Public Relations Department
3-1 Kitanomaru Park, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 102-8322, Japan
Tel: 03-3214-2597
E-mail: [email protected]