Most Tokyo museums are closed on Monday. However, some will remain open on selected Mondays during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Here's a list of the museums along with the Mondays they’ll be open in August.
・ Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, August 2
・ Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, August 2 and 30
・ Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography, August 2 and 30
・ Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, August 2 and 30
・ Edo-Tokyo Museum, August 2, 16 and 30
In addition, all five venues will be open on the Mountain Day public holiday, which falls on Monday August 9 this year.
Each venue’s special Monday opening hours will be the same as its current weekday business hours. Nevertheless, make sure to check the venue website before you head out.
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