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The Ad Museum Tokyo
The only museum in Japan dedicated to advertising, The Ad Museum Tokyo showcases the fascinating history of Japanese advertising from the Edo period to the present day.
Japan’s only museum dedicated to the history of advertising, The Ad Museum Tokyo houses an impressive collection of around 330,000 items spanning from the Edo period (1600-1868) to the present day.
The permanent exhibition, titled “The History of Japanese Advertising,” is organized by era-from Edo and Meiji to Taisho-early Showa, and postwar-Heisei-offering a detailed look at the evolution of Japanese advertising. Visitors can explore iconic ads through large touch-screen displays or watch curated selections of classic commercials in dedicated viewing booths. The museum also hosts special exhibitions throughout the year.
In addition to exhibits, the museum’s library and data archive boast more than 30,000 books and 200,000 newspaper ads, TV commercials, and related materials, all freely accessible for viewing.
Group tours must be reserved online at least seven days in advance, with English-language guided tours available. Admission is free, though the museum is closed on Sundays and Mondays and occasionally on other dates-visitors are encouraged to check the official website before visiting.
Highlights
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A museum dedicated to the theme of advertising.
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The permanent exhibition traces the history of Japanese advertising from the Edo period to the present day.
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Regularly hosts original special exhibitions organized by the museum.
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Offers guided tours for groups and organizations (advance reservation required).
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Features an extensive library and data archive for research and reference.
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Displays showcasing advertisements from the Edo period to the present day
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A viewing booth featuring historically significant and memorable ads
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Interactive digital tables with touch-screen monitors for exploring ads in detail
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An extensive collection of books and digital archives available for research and browsing
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
Only English is available.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
No free Wi-Fi available.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
Yes, it is.
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Are there any smoking areas?
Not available. (There is smoking area in the Caretta Shiodome)
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- アドミュージアム東京
- Postal Code
- 105-7090
- Address
- Caretta Shiodome, 1-8-2, Higashishimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Telephone
- 03-6218-2500
- Closed
- Sundays and Mondays ※Temporary closures may occur.
- Business Hours
- 12:00pm - 6:00pm
- Admission
- Free
- Access
- About 2 minutes walk from Toei Oedo Line’s Shiodome Station.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)