WHAT

EXHIBITION / architecture

ARCHI-DEPOT

Please book a ticket with a specific date and time in advance.

11 Sep, 2025—1 Mar, 2026

  • photo by Katsuhiro Aoki

  • photo by Katsuhiro Aoki

  • photo by Katsuhiro Aoki

  • photo by Katsuhiro Aoki

The ARCHI-DEPOT is a facility adjacent to WHAT MUSEUM where we store and exhibit architectural models.
Visitors will be able to view architectural models from renowned architects and design firms that we store and display in a warehouse setting.
DATES
September 11th,2025-March 1st,2026
VENUE
WHAT MUSEUM ARCHI-DEPOT
(2-6-10 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002)
OPENING HOUR
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Admission until 5:00 PM)
Closed on: Mondays (but open when Monday is a public holiday, then closed the following Tuesday) and New Year's holidays (December 29th (Mon), 2025 – January 3rd (Sat), 2026) * Open on January 5th (Mon), 2026
ADMISSION
Adult
¥900
University/Vocational school student
¥700
18 and under
¥500
Discount for persons with disability card
¥500
Elementary school students and younger age
Free

<Important Notice Regarding Entering ARCHI-DEPOT>

  • Check-in must be completed at the WHAT MUSEUM 1st floor reception before the entry time on the day of your visit. You will not be able to enter the facility without checking-in.
  • Admission outside of the designated time slot is not allowed.
  • Please enter within 15 minutes after the start of the entry time.
  • Visitors may leave at any time during their visit, but re-entry is not allowed.
  • There are no restrooms inside the Archi depot space. Please use the restrooms on the premises (inquire the museum staff for location) before the starting time.
  • Please note there are some aisles that may be difficult to access in a wheelchair.

<Museum Rules>

  • Do not touch the architectural models, the display cases, or shelves.
  • Do not bring any food/beverages into the exhibition space. (Including candy and gum)
  • Photography and videography are prohibited.
  • The use of objects that produce light or sounds is prohibited.
  • Do not bring backpacks and/or other large luggage inside of the exhibition space. Visitors are encouraged to use lockers to store their belongings. (Please keep your valuables with you.)
  • The museum staff have the right to ask visitors to leave the premises if they are being disruptive to others.