Mitsui Memorial Museum - Free Audio Guide

The Mitsui Memorial Museum in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi district preserves and exhibits the Mitsui family’s significant collection of Japanese and East Asian art. Established to safeguard cultural heritage, the museum’s holdings span classical to modern periods and include painting, calligraphy, ceramics, lacquerware, textiles, tea‑ceremony objects and archaeological materials; some items may carry national or designated cultural status. Exhibitions alternate between a core display and themed special shows that illuminate craft traditions, aesthetic developments and the social history of collecting. The museum’s building and presentation reflect a continuity between historic taste and contemporary museum practice. As an institution it contributes to research, conservation and public education. The museum maintains regular visiting hours, charges admission and offers general accessibility accommodations for visitors.