Munch: A Retrospective
MUNCH: A Retrospective
The Munch exhibition opens at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum on October 28, 2018.
With “The Scream” from the Munch Museum in Oslo coming to Japan for the first time and around 100 works assembled, it promises to be a major exhibition. For details please see the link below.
And this time we’d like to introduce a set of ticket offerings well worth your attention.
Various “Limited-Quantity” Special Tickets
Same-day general admission is 1,600 yen; advance tickets are 1,400 yen.
For this Munch exhibition, however, a wonderfully creative lineup of promotional tickets is on offer — bundling special items and experiences into good-value sets.
(1) “Yoshi Stamp” × “The Scream” Blanket Set Ticket
A collaboration has been realized with “Yoshi Stamp,” the creator popular on social media. A cute “Scream” drawn just for this occasion appears on the blanket! Don’t miss this chance!
Purchase location: Lawson Ticket (L-code 32853)
Price
General: 2,400 yen College and vocational school students: 2,100 yen High school students: 1,600 yen Age 65 and over: 1,800 yen
* During the same-day-ticket window (October 27, 2018 [Sat] – January 20, 2019 [Sun]), add 200 yen to each price above.
Sales period: July 21, 2018 (Sat) – January 20, 2019 (Sun). *Ends when stock runs out.
(2) “Yoshi Stamp” × “The Scream” Microfiber Towel (2-piece) Set Ticket
A collaboration with the social-media-favorite creator “Yoshi Stamp” is here. A cute “Scream” drawn just for this occasion appears on microfiber towels. A special-feeling item you can get as a two-piece set.
Purchase location: Lawson Ticket (L-code 32767)
Price
General: 2,700 yen College and vocational school students: 2,400 yen High school students: 1,900 yen Age 65 and over: 2,100 yen
* During the same-day-ticket window (October 27, 2018 [Sat] – January 20, 2019 [Sun]), add 200 yen to each price above.
Sales period: July 21, 2018 (Sat) – January 20, 2019 (Sun). *Ends when stock runs out.
(3) Premium Night Viewing Ticket ~Winter Starry Night~
A ticket to the “Premium Night Viewing” — after regular hours, a limited number of guests may view the Munch exhibition specially at night.
You can also enjoy a mini-lecture (about 15 minutes) by a curator in the auditorium.
In addition to the official catalogue and audio guide, a commemorative goods package available only here is included in the set.
Dates: November 8 (Thu), November 26 (Mon), December 11 (Tue)
Hours: 18:00–20:30 (final admission 20:00)
Capacity: 650 per day
The mini-lecture is held three times per day in the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum auditorium (each lecture is about 15 minutes with the same content). At the time of ticket purchase, you select the lecture time you wish to attend.
(1) 18:00– (2) 18:40– (3) 19:20–
* Lecture check-in begins 15 minutes before the start time.
* You may skip the mini-lecture and view only the exhibition. You cannot, however, attend a lecture at a time different from the one listed on your ticket.
Purchase location: Official online ticketing
Price: 4,800 yen
Sales period: July 21, 2018 (Sat) 10:00 – until the day before each event date. *Ends when stock runs out.
(4) Official Guide & Clear File Set Ticket ※SOLD OUT
It is now sold out, but an official guide plus clear file set ticket was also on offer.
The full package consisted of the “Official Guide (A4, full color, 12 pages),” which explains the exhibition’s structure and highlights; a double clear file (front: “The Scream”; back: “Starry Night”); a special envelope; and the ticket itself — four items in total. Priced at advance rate + 500 yen, this was a high-value, high-satisfaction bundle. Since these promo tickets are limited on a first-come basis, the ones still on sale are also first come, first served.
* The image below can be dragged left/right on the slider to view the full picture.
Purchase locations:
– Seven Net Shopping
– Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in-museum shop
– Ecute Ueno Ticket Shop inside JR Ueno Station
– Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in-museum shop
– Ecute Ueno Ticket Shop inside JR Ueno Station
Sales period: June 16, 2018 (Sat) – October 26, 2018 (Fri)
Price: 1,900 yen (tax included)
※SOLD OUT
(5) “Scream Dome” Set Ticket ※SOLD OUT
The masterpiece “The Scream” reimagined as a palm-sized snow globe. Inside the little dome is a three-dimensional scene that looks as though it stepped out of the painting, with snow falling like a winter scene from Munch’s homeland. The item will also be sold at the in-gallery Munch exhibition shop, but you can get it at a discount bundled with an advance viewing ticket. *Images are for illustration. Drag the slider left/right to view the full picture.
Purchase locations:
– Lawson Ticket (L-code 31676)
Sales period: July 21, 2018 (Sat) – October 26 (Fri). *Ends when stock runs out.
Price: 1,900 yen (tax included)
※SOLD OUT
(6) Tie-Up Set Ticket: Munch Exhibition × Ueno Noren-kai
A value set ticket bundled with meal vouchers from carefully selected member restaurants of the “Ueno Noren-kai” association of about 100 eating and drinking establishments around Ueno. A great plan for a leisurely meal or coffee in the Ueno area before or after the exhibition.
Purchase locations:
– Seven Ticket (Seven code 067-807)
Sales period: August 4, 2018 (Sat) 10:00 – January 20, 2019 (Sun) 15:00
Price: 2,000–3,000 yen (tax included) *Prices vary by restaurant.
* This ticket is for the “General” category.
* Meal vouchers / exchange vouchers are valid until February 28, 2019 (Thu).
* For restaurant closing days, hours, and other details, please contact each restaurant directly.
(7) Denny’s Dessert Set Ticket
A value advance viewing ticket that comes with a Denny’s dessert.
After the exhibition, why not enjoy a sweet treat and look back on your experience with Munch’s work?
Purchase locations:
– Seven Ticket (Seven code 067-467)
Sales period: July 21, 2018 (Sat) – January 20, 2019 (Sun)
Price: 1,600 yen (tax included)
* This ticket is for the “General” category.
* Meal vouchers / exchange vouchers are valid until February 28, 2019 (Thu).
* For restaurant closing days, hours, and other details, please contact each restaurant directly.
* During the same-day-ticket window (October 27, 2018 [Sat] – January 20, 2019 [Sun]), add 200 yen to each price above.
In Summary
Special goods, mini-lectures, meals, sweets and more — a broad and thoughtful lineup of promotional tickets.
Since quantities are limited, better grab yours early!
The exhibition has now begun.
We’ve written a report — please take a look if you’re interested.
Overview
Munch: A Retrospective
Dates: October 27, 2018 – January 20, 2019
Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Special Exhibition Gallery
Address: 8-36 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 9:30–17:30. *Fridays, November 1, and November 3 open until 8:00 PM. *Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Closed: Mondays, December 25, 31, January 1, 15. *However, open November 26, December 10, 24, and January 14.
Inquiries: Hello Dial 03-5777-8600
Official site: https://munch2018.jp/about/
