Masterpieces of the Renaissance from the Musée du Louvre
This exhibition explores the essence of the Renaissance art that flourished in Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries, and sheds light on some distinctive aspects of the rich complexity of the art movements of the time through more than 50 works carefully selected from the immense collection of the Musée du Louvre.
The people of Renaissance Europe began to reevaluate the cultures and societies of Greco-Roman Antiquity, which emphasized the value and agency of human beings. This exhibition features Leonardo da Vinci’sPortrait of a Woman, also known asLa Belle Ferronnière, a true masterpiece of portraiture from the Renaissance, when a renewed interest in human individuality came to the forefront. This is the first time the work has ever been exhibited in Japan. Throughout his life, Leonardo continually challenged himself to not only portray the physical characteristics of his subjects but also to capture the complicated emotions that lie just beneath the surface.
This exhibition revolves around four themes inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, a true icon of the Renaissance: travel, technical innovation and refinement, interest in antiquity, and the flourishing of portraiture. Visitors will be presented with a diverse array of works that includes paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and decorative arts. Take advantage of this rare and valuable opportunity to experience the true essence of Renaissance art.
Exhibition Outline
Period
September 9 (Wed.) - December 13 (Sun.), 2026
*December 7 (Mon.) - December 13 (Sun.), 2026: "specified date / time tickets" will be implementedClosed
Tuesdays *Open on September 22 (Tue.), November 3 (Tue.), December 8 (Tue.) and closed on November 4 (Wed.) instead
Opening hours
10:00-18:00 *10:00-20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, and from December 7 (Mon.) to December 12 (Sat.),2026 *Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Venue
The National Art Center, Tokyo
Special Exhibition Gallery 1E
7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8558
Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Nogizaka Station, direct access from Exit 6
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Roppongi Station, approximately 5-minute walk from Exit 4a
Toei Oedo Subway Line, Roppongi Station, approximately 4-minute walk from Exit 7
(No parking)Admission (tax included)
GENERAL specified date / time tickets ADVANCE Adults ¥2,400 ¥2,400 ¥2,200 College students ¥1,400 ¥1,400 ¥1,300 High school students ¥1,000 ¥1,000 ¥900 * Visitors who are under junior high school students and disabled people with ID booklets (along with the one assistant) will be admitted for free.
* Free entrance to the exhibition for high school students from October 1 (Thu.) to October 14 (Wed.), 2026, upon presenting student ID.
* Reduction (100 yen off) applies to visitors who present the ticket stub of a current exhibition at The National Art Center, Tokyo; Suntory Museum of Art; or Mori Art Museum. Please show the ticket stub at the museum ticket booth.
* Students, faculty and staff, of "Campus Members", can view this exhibition for 1,200 yen (students) and 2,200 yen (faculty/staff). Please purchase tickets at the museum ticket booth.
In order to ease congestion, an Advance Reservation System for "specified date / time tickets" has been implemented, from December 7 (Mon.) to December 13 (Sun.), 2026.
【For those planning to visit during these days】
Please purchase "specified date / time tickets" online in advance.* The number of "specified date / time tickets" is limited. We apologize if they are sold out.
* Even with "specified date / time tickets", you may be asked to wait for admission during busy times.
* "Specified date / time tickets" cannot be cancelled after purchase.
* At The National Art Center, Tokyo, "specified date / time tickets" will only be sold on the day, with a limited number available for each time slot. Moreover, you cannot specify your preferred time slot, as the available admission times will be announced in order.
【For those who have purchased Advance / General tickets by December 6 (Sun.)】
Advance / General tickets cannot be used from December 7 (Mon.). These tickets are valid until December 6 (Sun.).
【For those eligible for free or discounted admission】
If you are eligible for the following free admission, you do not need to purchase a "specified date / time tickets"
- Children under junior school students ("Specified date / time tickets" are required for parents/guardians)
- Disabled people with ID booklets (along with the one assistant)
- Complimentary ticket holders
* Please note that you may be asked to wait for admission during busy times.If you are eligible for "Campus Members" discount or are for another discount, please purchase a “specified date / time tickets" at the museum tickets booth, upon presenting the proof of eligibility for discount (Such as student ID, staff ID, or discount coupon). However, the number of “specified date / time tickets" is limited.
Book tickets here until December 6
Book "Specified date / time tickets" for December 7 – 13Organized by
The National Art Center, Tokyo; Musée du Louvre; Nippon Television Network Corporation; The Yomiuri Shimbun; BS Nippon Television Corporation
Under the auspices of
Embassy of France / Institut français du Japon
With the special sponsorship of
Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.
With the sponsorship of
MITSUMURA PRINTING CO., LTD.; TAKENAKA CORPORATION; VACHERON CONSTANTIN; JAPAN POST HOLDINGS
With the cooperation of
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.; Air France; KLM Royal Dutch Airlines; Nippon Cargo Airline Co., Ltd.; Nippon Express Co., Ltd.; TOKYO FM Broadcasting Co., Ltd.; NTV EVENTS Inc.
With the special cooperation of
NIPPON TELEVISION NETWORK EUROPE B.V.