About Sompo Museum of Art
Shinjuku Station has been recognized as the world’s ‘busiest station’ by
Guinness World Records®.
Despite the hustle and bustle, masterpieces such as Van Gogh’s Sunflowers can be found in its midst.
The Sompo Museum of Art was opened in 1976 as Japan’s first high-rise art museum,
and has been adored by many people over its lifetime.
In July 2020, the museum began a new chapter in its history
after moving to a six-story building constructed on neighboring land.
Its architectural design features soft curves,
and
its exhibit spaces were created to allow visitors to slowly take in each piece of art.
The museum acts as an artistic landmark in Shinjuku, helping to communicate a diversity of arts and culture.
[Management Philosophy]
An Art Museum that Creates a Rich Society through Experiencing Unique and Attractive Exhibitions.
We provide the public with opportunities to appreciate art by holding exhibitions and lending works from our collection,
thereby contributing to the promotion of culture and the arts and the improvement of people's lives.
Working to Solve Social Issues by Utilizing Our Knowledge of Artistic Culture.
We contribute to the sustainable development of the art world by cultivating talent in artistic culture
(supporting the spread of art appreciation education, supporting artists, etc.),
utilizing artistic culture in the welfare field, and other means.