Art lovers heading to Japan in 2026 will have a rare opportunity to experience one of the year's most significant exhibitions. Claude Monet: Questioning Nature will be held at the Artizon Museum in Tokyo, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the artist's death.
Organized in collaboration with the Musée d’Orsay, which holds the world’s most extensive Monet collection, the exhibition will bring over 40 of Monet's finest works to Japan. It also includes around 100 related pieces that shed light on his creative journey and influence.
The exhibition traces Monet's evolution as a landscape painter, from early works in Le Havre to the gardens of Giverny. It explores how he captured the fleeting qualities of light and atmosphere, transforming the way we view nature in art. Contextual materials such as photographs, ukiyo-e prints, and Art Nouveau crafts help place his work within the broader cultural landscape of the time.
Visitors can also enjoy an immersive video installation by contemporary artist Ange Reccia, offering a modern interpretation of Monet's visual world.
The exhibition runs from February 7th to May 24th, 2026, across the 5th and 6th floor galleries of the museum. Opening hours are 10:00 to 18:00 (extended to 20:00 on Fridays, except March 20th), with closures on select Mondays. Admission requires advance reservations for a designated date and time, but please note that as yet, pricing information and how to obtain tickets has not been announced. These details should be released closer to the event, so keep an eye on the official website for updates.
Getting there
The Artizon Museum is easily accessible via a number of stations.
It is located 5 minutes on foot from the JR Tokyo Station (take the Yaesu Central Exit), the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line's Kyobashi Station (take exit number 6 or 7), or Nihombashi Station, which is served by the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Tozai Line, or the Toei Asakusa Line (take the B1 Exit).
Kim Bergström @kim.b
Almost 12 years living in Asia. Passionate about Japan's off-the-beaten-path spots, family-friendly travel, flower events (all of them!) and the amazing tea culture here. 🍵🌼🌸
