Museum · Ikebukuro
Ancient Orient Museum 古代オリエント博物館
Museum of the ancient Near East inside Sunshine City, with finds from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Syria and the Silk Road, opened in 1978.
Hours10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30)
ClosedOpen daily during exhibitions; closed between exhibitions
PriceAdult (collection exhibition): ¥900
University/high school: ¥700
Elementary/junior high: ¥300
University/high school: ¥700
Elementary/junior high: ¥300
Getting thereHigashi-Ikebukuro Station (Yurakucho Line), via Sunshine City; JR Ikebukuro Station, east exit, about 15 min
Time needed1 hour
Best timeCombine with a day at Sunshine City
AddressSunshine City Bunka Kaikan Building 7F, 3-1-4 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-8630
Websiteaom-tokyo.com
About
Opened in 1978, the Ancient Orient Museum displays artefacts from Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, Iran, Syria and Central Asia. Collection displays alternate with special exhibitions, and the museum runs public lectures and workshops. It is on the 7th floor of the Bunka Kaikan building in Sunshine City.
Highlights
- Artefacts from Mesopotamia, Egypt and the Silk Road
- Changing special exhibitions
- Inside Sunshine City, near the aquarium and observatory
Tips
- Check the exhibition schedule; it closes between shows
- Fees were revised in April 2026
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