Discover, Browse, or Research at the Art Library
The Art Library, located on the third floor of the National Art Center, Tokyo, specializes in reading materials related to art. It is open to anyone free of charge. The core of the library's collection consists of more than 110,000 domestic and international exhibition catalogs. In addition to searching for specific books or just browsing, visitors can also enjoy the various exhibitions in the library.
The “Exhibition-related Materials” section introduces books and other materials related to current special exhibitions at NACT, such as artwork collections and past catalogs that can deepen understanding of the exhibitions. The “Special Book Exhibit” section, which changes periodically, features a selection of materials from our collection based on a specific theme. Past themes have included such subjects as “Gender,” “Yokai,” and “Manga.” For in-depth research, or just a quick browse, our library is designed to inspire visitors’ curiosity and appreciation of the art world.