Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum Breaks Attendance Record with 100,000 Visitors for Renoir and Cézanne Exhibition

Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum Celebrates Record Attendance

The Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, located in Marunouchi, Tokyo, has reached an impressive milestone, welcoming over 100,000 visitors to its ongoing exhibition titled "Renoir x Cézanne: Two Masters Who Pioneered Modern Art." This remarkable achievement was announced on July 31, on the 58th day since the exhibition opened. To commemorate, the museum presented the 100,000th visitor with special mementos: a poster, a catalog for the exhibition, and a unique acrylic keychain celebrating the museum's 15th anniversary.

Extended Night Hours for Summer

In light of this overwhelming response, the museum is expanding its night opening hours. Throughout August, patrons can explore the exhibition not only on Fridays but also on Saturdays until 8 PM. The last admission will be at 7:30 PM, allowing guests to visit comfortably after work or to enjoy a cool respite from the summer heat.

A Cool Escape in Summer

Visitors can expect a refreshing experience within the museum's exhibition spaces, which maintain a controlled environment perfect for displaying artworks. The temperature is kept around 20°C (68°F) and humidity around 50%, making it a cool haven during the hot summer months. Guests are advised to wear layers as some may find the air conditioning quite brisk.

The Exhibition

The "Renoir x Cézanne" exhibition, running from May 29, 2025, to September 7, 2025, showcases approximately 50 works from these two influential figures of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. This unique exhibition is presented in collaboration with the Orangerie Museum and the Orsay Museum in France as part of a world tour, making it the only venue in Japan. The exhibition features iconic pieces such as Renoir’s "Girls at the Piano" and Cézanne’s "Portrait of the Artist's Son." It highlights both artists' portraits, still lifes, and landscapes, as well as works that influenced modern art, including pieces from Picasso.

As visitors explore the dynamic relationship between Renoir and Cézanne, they'll witness the transition towards modern artistic expression, providing a vivid understanding of the origins of modern art.

About the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum

Established in 2010, this museum focuses on modern art from the late 19th to the early 20th century, hosting three major exhibitions annually. Alongside these, smaller exhibitions based on the curator's interests are also held twice year-round. The museum itself is a beautifully restored structure, originally built in 1894 by Mitsubishi and designed by Josiah Conder.

The museum recently celebrated its 15th anniversary on April 6, 2025, marking a milestone of contributing to Japan's cultural landscape.

With this exciting exhibition and extended hours, the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum invites everyone to immerse themselves in the world of these two masters and their profound impact on modern art.