Urgent Extended Closure of the Ghibli Museum, Mitaka until April 28th, 2020


As a result of discussions with the City of Mitaka, it was decided to extend the closure of the Ghibli Museum considering the status of the coronavirus spread. Under the circumstances, we will move the annual May maintenance ahead of schedule and reopen the museum on Wednesday, April 29th, 2020. Our apologies to ticket holders for the disappointment caused by the prolonged closure,

Per earlier announcement, reserved tickets dated January 22nd to April 30th, 2020 are eligible for a refund. Please complete the ticket refund within the eligible period.

On Friday, April 10th, the May entry tickets will go on sale including the postponed April entry tickets of the 29th and 30th. In addition, the Museum Calendar for the month of May has changed as the museum remains open during the usual May maintenance period. Please check the updated calendar before purchasing tickets.

The dates mentioned above may be subjected to changes as the situation develops. In that case, an announcement will be made immediately on the museum official homepage, Twitter and LINE etc. Therefore, please confirm the latest information before your ticket purchase or museum visit.