Ueno must-see exhibition: "Impressionism: Stories from the Interior" from the collection of the Orsay Museum｜Tickets, co-sponsorships and transportation in one go

For the first time, the Musée d'Orsay in Paris (Musée d'Orsay) will present a special exhibition, "Impressionism - Objects from the Interior" (《印象派-穿越室內的物語》) at the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno, Tokyo, on the occasion of the first large-scale exhibition on the theme of "interior" in the museum's classic collection. The exhibition will run from October 25, 2025 to February 15, 2026, and will feature about 100 works by artists such as Monet, Degas, and Renoir, including many that are being shown for the first time in Japan. This article organizes the highlights of the exhibition, limited week activities, cooperation with Atre Ueno (Atre Ueno), the Tokyo Metro (Tokyo Metro) limited 24-hour passes, and how to buy tickets, to help you grasp at once!

Exhibition Highlights and Basic Information

Exhibition Name and Theme

"The collection of the Musée d'Orsay Impressionism - Objects of the Interior" takes "interior" as its angle, observing how artists captured the light, privacy and decorative qualities of living spaces, such as family rooms, music rooms, studios and cafes, from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century, to present the face of modern life.

Duration and Opening Hours

Exhibition period: October 25, 2025 (Sat) to February 15, 2026 (Sun)
Open: 9:30～17:30 (Open until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays)
Closed: Mondays, 11/4 (Tue), 11/25 (Tue), 12/28 (Sun) - 2026/1/1 (Thu. Holiday), 1/13 (Tue.) *11/3 (Mon. Holiday), 11/24 (Mon. Holiday), 1/12 (Mon. Holiday), 2/9 (Mon.) as usual

Venue & Address

Venue: National Museum of Western Art (National Museum of Western Art) Program Exhibition Room
Address: 7-7 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Official Website:https://www.orsay2025.jp
Pavilion English page:https://www.nmwa.go.jp/en/exhibitions/2025orsay.html

Fare (including tax)

General: 2,300 yen (2,100 yen in advance) / College students: 1,400 (1,300 in advance) / High school students: 1,000 (900 in advance)
Free of charge for students under junior high school age; free of charge for mentally and physically challenged students with an accompanying person (proof of identity required).
※The same day ticket allows you to visit the permanent exhibition on the same day.

Limited "Masterpiece Week" Gift (Weekdays only, 200 people per day)

Come in on designated weekdays and receive a non-sale sticker that corresponds to the painting (1 per person, while supplies last).

Monet Weekly (モネ・ウィーク)

Period: 11/11 (Tue) - 11/14 (Fri)
Giveaway: Monet's "A Corner of the Apartment" Stickers

Degas Week (ドガ・ウィーク)

Period: 11/18 (Tue) - 11/21 (Fri)
GIVEAWAY: Degas' Portrait of a Family (The Berrelli's) Stickers

Renova Week (ルノワール・ウィーク)

Period: 12/2 (Tue) - 12/5 (Fri)
Giveaway: Renoir's The Girls Who Played the Piano Stickers

Location: National Museum of Western Art, Special Exhibition Project Exhibition Room Entrance Change of Notes

Co-branded products and official catalogs

Official Catalog

Price: 3,300 yen / A4 variant, 252 pages, hardcover; German-Canadian and Renoir covers (subject to stock availability).
Publisher: National Museum of Western Art, Yomiuri News Agency

Design Selection Collaboration

Papier Tigre: Notebooks from ¥3,300, mesh pouches from ¥2,640, ballpoint pens from ¥1,980 (exhibition-only design).
ame: 12 types of earrings and ear clips, 6 types each, inspired by the colors and shadows of the artwork, available for ¥6,820 each.

Atre Ueno Co-branded Event: Extend Your Viewing Experience at the Shopping Center

Period: October 25 (Sat) to November 30 (Sun), 2025

① The Arts Fusion by L'écrin Co-branded Package

"Impressionist Special Course ～Enjoy Table Talk～" 4,800 yen (tax included). Four courses of appetizers, fish, meat, and desserts using imagery from the works of Monet, Renoir, and Degas. *Drinks are not included.

② Limited edition shopping bags and discount stickers

Receive a limited edition shopping bag and a discount sticker (1 per person, while supplies last) with a single purchase of ¥2,000 or more at selected stores. For details, see the Atre Ueno website:Event Page

③Coasters for Restaurants

Complimentary limited number of coasters 1 (limited quantity) when ordering beverages at designated restaurants.

Tokyo Metro (Tokyo Metro) Exhibition Coupon 24-hour Coupon

The coupons are designed after Degas's "Portrait of a Family (The Berelli Family)" and Renoir's "Young Girls Playing the Piano," and are available for ¥700 each, or 10,000 each, while supplies last.
Sale Period: October 25, 2025 - February 15, 2026 (Exhibition Grounds Special Shop); October 27, 2025 - February 15, 2026 (Visitor Service Offices: Omotesando, Ikebukuro, Shinjuku).
Other locations: Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center, Chuo City Tourism Information Center, Tokyo City i, and Terminal Ginza Tourist Information Center.
Ticket Inquiries: Tokyo Metro Customer Service Center Official Page

Ticket Packages and Premium Tickets

Ueno Double Exhibition Package: Impressionism x Extinction Exhibition

Price: 4,100 yen (500 yen less than the price of each day ticket)
Available: August 8, 2025 at 10:00～February 15, 2026 at 16:30, Platform: アソビュー! (Asoview).

Postcard Plus Coupon

Sold at 7-Eleven's "Seven Ticket" for 100 yen more than the regular price, and you can choose one of the two main views to be printed as a postcard at the store's multifunctional photocopier.

Traffic and surrounding routes

The National Museum of Western Art is located in Ueno Park, which is a 1-minute walk from the Park Exit of JR Ueno Station, and an 8- to 10-minute walk from Ueno Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Ginza Line. On the day of the exhibition, you can make use of the 24-hour ticket to shop and dine at Atelier Ueno and enjoy the Ueno Park Art Zone in one go.

Tips for Visiting Exhibitions: What to Photograph and How to Shop

Photography is prohibited in principle for most of the works in the museum; if there is an area where photography is allowed, please pay attention to the signs on the spot. On Fridays and Saturdays, the exhibition is extended to 20:00, and the crowds are relatively dispersed in the evenings. On weekdays, if there is a "Theme Week of the Great Masters", it is recommended that you arrive at the museum in advance in order to receive the stickers.

Practical Glossary (Official Links and Basic Files)

Exhibition website:https://www.orsay2025.jp
National Museum of Western Art exhibition page (Japanese/English):Japanese (language)｜English (language)
Atrey Ueno Activity Page:https://www.atre.co.jp/ueno/news/5748/
Tokyo Metro Customer Service:https://www.tokyometro.jp/support/index.html

Conclusion: Make "indoors" your Ueno Art & Culture daily life!

This special exhibition is not just about "famous paintings", but about how the Impressionists wove family, music, socializing, and light into the aesthetics of modern urban life through interior themes. With Atelier Ueno's co-branded menu, 24-hour vouchers, and extended night hours, you'll be able to take a day-to-night stroll through Ueno's art and culture.