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The National Art Center, Tokyo

The National Art Center, Tokyo, known as NACT, is a contemporary art museum in Roppongi, Tokyo. Opened in 2007 and designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa, it is one of the largest art museums in Japan. Unlike other national museums, it holds no permanent collection; instead, it hosts temporary exhibitions organised by various institutions and art associations. The building has six exhibition halls (A–F) on the first and second floors, each around 1,000 m² with 8-metre-high ceilings. It also has an art library open to the public, a multi-purpose space called Art Commons for lectures and workshops, several cafés and restaurants, and a museum shop. Its undulating glass façade and the concept of a 'museum in a forest' are distinctive features. The centre is directly connected to Nogizaka Station (Chiyoda Line) and within a short walk of Roppongi Station. It has welcomed more than 30 million visitors since opening and has hosted highly successful exhibitions, such as the 2007 Monet show, the second most-visited exhibition in the world that year.

Things to do at The National Art Center, Tokyo: 2 missions

• Art CommonsA multi-purpose space for lectures, workshops and small exhibitions.
• Visit the National Art Center, TokyoVisit the National Art Center, Tokyo in Tokyo and recognise the place on the ground.

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