Mori Art Museum’s Ron Mueck show tops 200,000 visitors

The Mori Art Museum in Tokyo says its Ron Mueck exhibition passed 200,000 visitors on July 9, adding momentum to the artist’s first major solo show in Japan in 18 years. The museum is also selling combo tickets that pair the exhibition with access to Tokyo City View, aimed at drawing more visitors through Sept. 23.

Why it matters: - The attendance milestone signals sustained demand for one of Tokyo’s major summer art draws. - The new combo ticket gives visitors a single purchase that links contemporary art with a 360-degree city view from Roppongi Hills. - The exhibition is Ron Mueck’s first major solo show in Japan in 18 years, adding significance for local and international audiences.

What happened: - The Mori Art Museum said the ongoing Ron Mueck exhibition surpassed 200,000 visitors on Thursday, July 9, 2026. - The exhibition is co-organized by the Mori Art Museum and the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain. - Mori Art Museum is also selling a “Ron Mueck Exhibition + Tokyo City View Combo Ticket” for access to the museum and the observation deck. - The combo ticket is available from Saturday, August 1 through Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

The details: - The exhibition features 11 works that trace Mueck’s evolution from early pieces to more recent creations. - The centerpiece is Mass (2016–2017), a large installation built around a pile of 100 giant human skull sculptures. - Six of the works are making their Japan premiere. - Ron Mueck was born in Australia in 1958 and is based in the UK. - The exhibition runs through Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Mori Art Museum, 53F, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo. - Museum hours are 10:00-22:00, with Tuesday hours ending at 17:00 except on Aug. 11 and Sept. 22, when the museum stays open until 22:00. - Admission closes 30 minutes before closing time. - The combo ticket costs 4,100 yen online and 4,300 yen on-site, tax included. - The on-site ticket is for same-day admission only and is sold only if time slots are still available. - The combo ticket price is the same on weekdays, weekends and public holidays. - No changes or refunds are allowed after purchase. - Visitors must enter the exhibition at the selected date and time. - Tokyo City View access comes after the exhibition visit. - Tokyo City View is on the 52nd floor and sits 250 meters above sea level with a 360-degree view of the city. - On Saturday, Aug. 8, access to some Tokyo City View areas will be restricted because of an event, and Sky Gallery 3 facing Shinjuku will be closed.

Between the lines: - The museum is bundling the exhibition with an observation deck to turn the visit into a broader destination experience. - Crossing 200,000 visitors suggests the show has strong appeal beyond core museum audiences. - The Japan premiere pieces and the scale of Mass likely help explain the exhibition’s draw.

What's next: - The exhibition remains on view until Sept. 23, 2026. - The combo ticket sale window runs through the final day of the exhibition. - More information is available on the Mori Art Museum website: the museum website.