From September 12 to December 21, 2025, the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum presents Van Gogh’s Home: The Van Gogh Museum. The Painter’s Legacy, the Family Collection, the Ongoing Story. This exhibition offers a rare glimpse into how Vincent van Gogh’s art was preserved and celebrated by his family after his death in 1890.
A Family’s Dedication to Art
Vincent van Gogh’s brother, Theo, was not only his close supporter but also the custodian of much of his work. After Theo’s passing, his wife Jo continued to safeguard and promote Vincent’s art. Their son, Vincent Willem, founded the Vincent van Gogh Foundation and established the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam to house and protect the collection.
What to Expect at the Exhibition
This exhibition is the first in Japan to focus on the Van Gogh family collection. It features over 30 masterpieces and four personal letters by Vincent van Gogh, many of which are being shown in Japan for the first time. Visitors will learn about the family’s efforts to preserve and share Vincent’s legacy, ensuring his dream of creating art that offers consolation continues to inspire today.
Exhibition Information
- Dates: September 12 – December 21, 2025
- Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Ueno Park
- Hours: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Last admission at 5:00 PM); Fridays until 8:00 PM (Last admission at 7:30 PM)
- Closed: Mondays; September 16, October 14, November 4, November 25
- Admission:
- General: ¥2,300 (¥2,100 in advance)
- College students: ¥1,300 (¥1,100 in advance)
- Seniors (65+): ¥1,600 (¥1,400 in advance)
- Free for visitors 18 and under, high school students, and those with certain disability certificates
Timed entry reservations are required on weekends and holidays, as well as from December 16 to 19. Visitors 18 and under, high school students, and those with disability certificates do not need a reservation.
Enhance Your Visit
To make the most of your experience, consider visiting other Van Gogh-related exhibitions in Tokyo, such as A Renewal of Passion: The Impact of Van Gogh at the Pola Museum of Art, running from May 31 to November 30, 2025.