These Tokyo museums are open on Monday during the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics

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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