Japanese Museum
Collections
In addition to exhibition and collection programs undertaken in cooperation with domestic museums, and the promotion of research and dissemination of information related to the collection, exhibition, and conservation of artworks, the Center strives for the sustainable utilization of the National Museum of Art Collections and the development of museum activities throughout Japan.
In addition to exhibition and collection programs undertaken in cooperation with domestic museums, and the promotion of research and dissemination of information related to the collection, exhibition, and conservation of artworks, the Center strives for the sustainable utilization of the National Museum of Art Collections and the development of museum activities throughout Japan.
The National Museum of
Art Cooperative Programs
With the goal of providing enhanced art appreciation in regional areas and revitalizing exhibition and research activities at museums, the National Museum of Art and the National Center for Art Research collaborates with museums and other institutions around the country in two cooperative programs to utilize the National Museum of Art Collection. These programs endeavor to present exhibitions that shed new light on the collections of host museums and the National Museums of Art through cooperation, as well as to lead to even more attractive discoveries.
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Collection DIALOGUE
Museums and other institutions around the country can apply to host an exhibition consisting of works from the National Museum of Art Collection along with works from their own collection. A portion of the expenses, such as transportation costs, are borne by the Center.
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Collection PLUS
Museums and other institutions around the country can apply to present a themed exhibit consisting of works from their own collection and between one and several works from the National Museum of Art Collection. A portion of the expenses, such as transportation costs, are borne by the Center.
Exhibition Information
Exhibition
Reports
For inquiries about the
National Museum
of Art Cooperative
Programs, click here.
Department in Charge: Collection Groupe
Inquiry Form
Search the Collection
These databases can be used to search museum collections.
National Museums of Art
This is a database of the collections of the seven national art museums in Japan.
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National Museum of Art Collection SearchComprehensive Search of National Museums of Art Research Resources
This is a website that allows users to comprehensively search the collections and information resources of the National Museums of Art (The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; National Crafts Museum; National Film Archive of Japan; The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto; The National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo; The National Museum of Art, Osaka; The National Art Center, Tokyo). It enables users to search across multiple databases, including databases of works of art, film archives, library catalogues, research results, and the “art commons” (a database of information on exhibitions in Japan). The site covers a total of 12 databases.
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Union Catalog of the Collections of the National Art Museums, JapanArtworks in the Collections of the National Museums of Art
This is a catalogue database of works in the collections of five National Museums of Art (The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; National Crafts Museum; The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto; The National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo; and The National Museum of Art, Osaka). The database includes basic information such as artist names, work titles, years of production, techniques, materials and supports, signatures and dates, years of acquisition, and names of museums possessing the works. Historical information such as provenance, exhibition history, and references are also included for some artworks. The number of listed works is approximately 46,000.
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NFAJ Film Collection SearchJapanese Fictional Films in the National Film Archive of Japan
This is a database of Japanese fictional films in the National Film Archive of Japan. It covers prints for theatrical release. The database contains details such as film titles, production companies, years of production, formats, distribution, generation, color vs. black-and-white, sound, footage length, and time duration. It also includes information about casts and staff members. Users can search films based on titles, staff, cast, and more. The number of listed films is approximately 7,000.
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Collection Webpages of the National Museums of ArtCollection Webpages of the National Museums of Art
Links to webpages introducing the collections of the National Museums of Art.
Other Museums Nationwide
A database of the collections of other museums and institutions.
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SHŪZŌ: Japanese Museum Collections SearchWorks in the Collections of Japanese Museums
A search system for artworks in the collections of participating museums and equivalent facilities in Japan. Its goal is to function as a comprehensive system that enables users both in Japan and overseas to conduct research on specific artists and obtain information on the whereabouts of their works.
For inquiries about Search the Collection, click here.
Department in charge: Collection Group
Inquiry Form
Conservation
The Center promotes scientific research and conservation of artworks in the National Museum, and also organizes seminars and workshops, disseminates information on its website to compile and share knowledge and information about conservation in Japan and overseas.
Conservation Standards
and Guidelines
Conservation Institutions
and Related Databases (Links)
Links to institutions and databases related to conservation in Japan and overseas.
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Institutions Specializing in Conservation
Links to organizations, research institutions, academic societies, etc. related to conservation.
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Conservation Literature Databases
Links to literature databases related to conservation and to research on materials and techniques.
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Websites and Databases on Conservation
Links to websites and databases related to conservation and to research on materials and techniques.
Workshops and Lectures
Workshop and Lecture
Activity
Reports
For inquiries about Conservation Workshops, etc., click here.
Department in charge: Collection Group
Inquiry Form
Art Appreciation Using
Digital Technology
The National Center for Art Research carries out various initiatives in cooperation with art museums, including realization of art appreciation using digital technology. Here is an example of one such initiative.
Japanese Museum Collections
- The National Museum of
Art Cooperative Programs - Search the Collection
- Conservation
- Art Appreciation Using
Digital Technology
What We Do
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Japanese Museum
Collections
To enable many people
to enjoy art in museums,
now and in the future -
Research Resource
on Art in Japan
To gather information
on art in Japan and offer support
to deepen research -
Global
Communications
To connect Japanese art, artists,
and specialists to global networks -
Learning
To activate the value of museums,
and support expansion and
enrichment of diverse learning -
Accessibility
To ensure everyone feels
welcome at museums and enjoys
art to their hearts’ content -
Museums and Society
To engage with broader society,
industry and the economy
beyond the boundaries of museums