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Mori Art Museum

森美術館 · 롯폰기

10 story sections28 min 52 s in all

Contemporary art museum in Tokyo, Japan.

History & cultureBY TELLBY

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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Mori Art Museum3:20

    Welcome, esteemed traveler, to the vibrant and ever evolving district of Roppongi. You currently find yourself standing in the heart of the Minato City area, a district that commands attention and respect in the urban tapestry of…

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  2. 2The Roppongi Hills Plaza and Maman3:07

    As we emerge into the open expanse of the Roppongi Hills Plaza, coming straight from the subterranean labyrinth of the Hibiya subway line exit, the first thing that commands your attention is an unmistakable, looming silhouette.…

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  3. 3The Lower Atrium and Commercial Prelude2:55

    Stepping through the heavy glass doors into the lower atrium of the Mori Tower, the sensory environment shifts dramatically. The open air echoes of the plaza are instantly replaced by a hushed, climate controlled refinement. …

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  4. 4The Tokyo City View Observatory3:00

    The elevator doors glide open, and you step out onto the fifty second floor. Before you even reach the art galleries, you are immediately confronted with one of the most breathtaking visual spectacles in all of Japan: the Tokyo…

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  5. 5The 53rd Floor Museum Entrance and Philosophy2:59

    We have now reached the fifty third floor, the true summit of our cultural ascent. You are standing in the main entrance foyer of the Mori Art Museum. …

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  6. 6The Main Contemporary Galleries3:13

    Stepping from the entrance foyer into the main gallery spaces of the Mori Art Museum is a journey into the unknown. Because the exhibitions are constantly rotating, the physical layout of these rooms changes radically from season…

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  7. 7The Panoramic Gallery Corridors2:38

    As we navigate the transition spaces between the inner, artificially lit exhibition rooms, we arrive at the museum's panoramic gallery corridors. These spaces are a brilliant architectural feature of the Mori Art Museum, designed…

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  8. 8The Museum Cafe in the Sky2:45

    At the conclusion of the formal exhibition spaces, we find ourselves at the museum's resident sky cafe. This little cafe up here is a much needed oasis for the weary art lover. …

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  9. 9Descent and the Mori Garden2:42

    Having descended from the dizzying heights of the Mori Tower, we exit the main complex and step out into the open air once more. The contrast is immediate and striking. …

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  10. 10Closing2:13

    As our profound exploration of the Mori Art Museum and its surrounding environment comes to a close, it is essential to reflect on the holistic experience we have just shared. We did not merely visit a building containing art; we…

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What is Mori Art Museum?

Mori Art Museum is a place in 롯폰기 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location롯폰기
TypeHeritage
Story sections10
Total length28 min 52 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates35.6605, 139.7291
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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