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The Japan News/Yomiuri
The Japan News/Yomiuri
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The Yomiuri Shimbun

Tokyo National Museum to partially reopen June 2

People read notices detailing the Tokyo National Museum's closure in Tokyo's Ueno district on February 27 (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

The Tokyo National Museum in Tokyo's Ueno district, under temporary closure due to the COVID-19 outbreak, announced Thursday that some of its exhibition facilities will be reopened from June 2. The main building and permanent exhibits such as the Gallery of Horyuji temple treasures will be reopened. Those wishing to visit the museum are requested to make reservations online in advance, using the reservation system which will begin operation at noon on June 1.

Three national museums in Kyoto, Nara Prefecture and the Kyushu region will also partially reopen from June 2.

Read more from The Japan News at https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/

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