Museum · Tachikawa
PLAY! MUSEUM PLAY! MUSEUM
Tachikawa museum of picture books, manga and illustration, with a permanent Miffy and picture-book world plus playful themed exhibitions.
Hours10:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30)
ClosedNew Year and exhibition changeover days
Getting thereTachikawa Station (JR Chuo Line), north exit, 5 min
Time needed1-2 hours
AddressGREEN SPRINGS W3, 3-1 Midoricho, Tachikawa, Tokyo 190-0014
Websiteplay2020.jp
About
PLAY! MUSEUM opened in 2020 in the GREEN SPRINGS complex near Tachikawa Station. Its theme is 'pictures and words', covering picture books, manga and illustration. It runs two exhibitions at once: a permanent picture-book show and a hands-on changing exhibition. The colourful cafe and shop are popular with families.
Highlights
- Picture-book and manga exhibitions
- Hands-on, multi-sensory displays
- Colourful cafe
- GREEN SPRINGS park setting
Tips
- 5 min from JR Tachikawa Station north exit
- Buy timed tickets online on weekends
- Pair with Showa Kinen Park nearby
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