Contemporary art museum on the 52nd and 53rd floors of Mori Tower offers rotating exhibitions by international and Japanese artists. The Tokyo City View observation deck on the same floor provides 360-degree panoramas. Sky Deck offers open-air rooftop viewing.
Mori Art Museum is a contemporary art museum occupying the 52nd and 53rd floors of Mori Tower in Roppongi Hills, Minato Ward, Tokyo, sitting at approximately 230 meters elevation. Established in 2003 by developer Minoru Mori with the aim of creating a live-work-play complex built around arts and culture, the museum stages four to five major exhibitions annually, typically featuring Japanese and international contemporary art in thematic rather than collection-based shows. Past exhibitions have covered everything from AI and human creativity to retrospectives of major Japanese artists including Yayoi Kusama and Takashi Murakami. The museum ticket (¥1,800 for adults) includes access to the Tokyo City View observation gallery on the same floor, making it one of the more cost-effective observation deck options in the city. The 360-degree views from floor-to-ceiling glass windows take in Tokyo Tower, Shibuya, the bay, and on clear days Mount Fuji. The Sky Deck — an additional outdoor rooftop level at 238 meters — costs ¥500 extra on top of the museum ticket and operates weather-dependent. Roppongi Hills is a 11-hectare integrated development with the Grand Hyatt Tokyo, offices, residences, and a large commercial mall (Hills Cafe/Shopping). The outdoor Louise Bourgeois spider sculpture Maman, at the complex's central plaza, and several other permanent public artworks are freely viewable. Roppongi as a neighborhood is Tokyo's main cluster of foreign embassies and has a long-standing international nightlife district reputation.
Good to know
- Hours
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Tuesdays until 5:00 PM)
- Best for
- art lovers, modern architecture fans, couples, evening visitors
Location
6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo 106-6150
35.6604, 139.7292 View on map
Highlights
- Contemporary art exhibitions on floors 52–53 of Mori Tower at 230 meters
- 360-degree Tokyo City View observation gallery included with museum admission
- Sky Deck outdoor rooftop at 238 meters — open-air views weather permitting
- Maman spider sculpture by Louise Bourgeois in the free public plaza below
- Combined live-work-play complex with Grand Hyatt, retail, and public art throughout
Tips for visiting
- Visit at sunset to enjoy art and views in changing light
- Combination ticket with Sky Deck costs ¥2,300
- Exhibitions change every 2-3 months
- Roppongi Hills complex has excellent shopping and dining
When to visit
Visiting at sunset and staying through dusk captures the city in both daylight and illuminated night conditions in a single visit. Weekday evenings are significantly quieter than weekends. Clear winter evenings offer the best chance of seeing Mount Fuji from the observation level.
Accessibility
Mori Tower is fully accessible via dedicated elevators from the ground floor to the museum level. The galleries themselves are flat and wheelchair navigable. The outdoor Sky Deck has step-free access. The Roppongi Hills complex includes accessible routes throughout.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Mori Art Museum ticket include observation deck access?
Yes. The standard admission (¥1,800 for adults) includes both the museum galleries and the Tokyo City View observation gallery on the same floor. The outdoor Sky Deck costs an additional ¥500 and is subject to weather conditions.
How often do exhibitions change at Mori Art Museum?
The museum stages 4–5 major exhibitions per year, each running roughly 2–3 months. The gallery is occasionally closed for a brief period between installations. Checking the museum's schedule before visiting is recommended.
How late is the Mori Art Museum open?
The museum and observation deck are open until 10 PM most evenings (5 PM on Tuesdays). This makes it one of Tokyo's best options for combining contemporary art with a nighttime city view in a single visit.