The Tokyo National Museum , or TNM, established in 1872, is the oldest Japanese national museum, the largest art museum in Japan and one of the largest art museums in the world. The museum collects, houses, and preserves a comprehensive collection of art works and archaeological objects of Asia, focusing on Japan. The museum holds over 110,000 objects, which includes 87 Japanese National Treasure holdings and 610 Important Cultural Property holdings . The museum also conducts research and organizes educational events related to its collection. The museum is located inside Ueno Park in Taitō, Tokyo. The facilities consist of the Honkan , Tōyōkan , Hyōkeikan , Heiseikan , Hōryū-ji Hōmotsukan , as well as Shiryōkan , and other facilities. There are restaurants and shops within the museum's premises, as well as outdoor exhibitions and a garden where visitors can enjoy seasonal views. The museum's collections focus on ancient Japanese art and Asian art along the Silk Road. There is also a large collection of Greco-Buddhist art.
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