Museum Hours & Admission Fees
Admission fee for special exhibitions will be determined in each case.
Please note that museum hours may change should there be a need to re-implement measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. We appreciate your understanding.
Museum Hours (Permanent Collection)
June 1, 2023 (Thu) – July 7, 2023 (Fri)
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
On Saturdays, the museum is open until 8:00 p.m.
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
July 8, 2023 (Sat) – September 3, 2023 (Sun)
9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
On Saturdays, the museum is open until 8:00 p.m.
*Tuesday, August 15th open until 7:00 p.m.
Announcement of the Special Exhibition “Numinous Minamiyamashiro” held simultaneously; the closing days and hours of operation will change accordingly. The special exhibition “Numinous Minamiyamashiro” will be closed on Mondays, including August 7 and 14. On Saturdays and August 15th, it will be open until 6:00 PM.
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
In addition, there may be temporary changes to museum hours.
Holidays
The museum is closed on Mondays* and from December 28th to January 1st.
*When a national holiday falls on a Monday, the museum remains open and closes that Tuesday. In cases of consecutive holidays, the museum remains open and closes the day after they end.
Exceptionally open on Mondays: May 1, March 1-14(in the period of Todai-ji Omizutori Ritual)
Please note that the museum sometimes closes on other days as well.
Admission (Fees)
Exhibition from the Permanent Collection (Including Feature Exhibitions)
| Individual | Group(Groups of 20+) | |
|---|---|---|
| General Admission | 700 yen | 600 yen |
| College Students | 350 yen | 300 yen |
Free of charge entry to people aged 18 years or younger and high school and below.
Free of charge entry to disabled certificate holders and an accompanying caretaker (upon presenting the certificate).
Free of charge entry to people aged 70 years or more (Proof of age is necessary).
Payments by the following cards are accepted at ticket counters.
- Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX, Diners, DISCOVER)
- E-cash (PiTaPa, ICOCA, LINE Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay)
- Union Pay
Discount with Accompanying Children
Visitors with children (high school and below) accompanying them can be admitted at 600yen(general),300yen(college students).
Late Hours Discount
Visitors who arrive after 5:00 PM on days with extended hours can be admitted at 600yen(general),300yen(college students).
* Multiple discounts cannot be combined.
FREE ADMISSION DAYS（Permanent Collection Only）
April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024
Festival of the Setsubun Mantōrō (“Thousand Lanterns”) at Kasuga Taisha
May 18th: International Museum Day
In November, specified days are free of charge: Kansai Culture Day
December 17th: Festival of the Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri Procession
ADDRESS
Nara National Museum
50 Noboriōji-chō, Nara 630-8213 Japan
(Hello Dial)
050-5542-8600 (from within Japan)
(81) 50-5542-8600 (from outside Japan)
FAX
(0742) 26-7218 (from within Japan)
(81) 742-26-7218 (from outside Japan)