This museum was opened in July 1976, on the 42nd floor of Yasuda Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd.’s (now Sompo Japan Insurance Inc.) headquarters, as the Seiji Togo Art Museum. At the time, the museum received a collection from Seiji Togo, who had a deep connection with Yasuda Fire & Marine Insurance, and set off its history as a permanent museum showcasing mainly his works.
 Later on, in 1987, our collection was expanded with such works as Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh, and we began to actively hold exhibits using unique colors and special exhibitions. Our museum became beloved by many people, along with the sweeping views of Tokyo afforded by the high-rise location.
 In July 2020, 44 years after the museum opened, we moved to the new museum building that was built on a neighboring plot. This was the end of our time in a high-rise building, and the beginning of our new era as the Sompo Museum of Art. The Van Gogh and Still Life exhibition, which we had no choice but to postpone amid the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, was at last held in the Autumn of 2023. By August 2025, the number of visitors to the museum reached 7 million. And now comes 2026, a historic year where we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the museum. We have come this far thanks to all of you who have loved art for so many years and have provided us with your warm support and generosity. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.
 In line with this, from January 2026 to March 2027, we will be holding the 50th anniversary project, primarily based on the theme of “Rediscover Art, Shinjuku, and your Heart.” This project will be more than just a look back on 50 years, it will shine a new light on the museum, and I hope that it will be a precious chance for each and every visitor to reflect on their own hearts and rediscover the charms of Shinjuku, where the museum is located.
 The Sompo Museum of Art will continue to grow alongside art, Shinjuku, and all those who support it, and strive to create a spiritually enriching society and pass on art and culture to the future. We look forward to your visit.