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- ■Date and time-specific Ticket
(Weekends, Public Holidays & From July 22) - ■Weekday Ticket
(Weekdays from April 28 to July 17) [No Date & Time Reservation Required] - ■Weekday Pair Ticket
(Weekdays from April 28 to July 17) [No Date & Time Reservation Required] - ■Ticket with Original Handkerchief
(Valid during the exhibition) [No Date & Time Reservation Required]
Eric Carle: Art, Books, and the Caterpillar
Date and time-specific Ticket (Weekends, Public Holidays & From July 22)
- Date-specific Ticket
- Single Ticket
- Adults
- 2,300 yen
- University & college students and seniors 65 and older
- 1,600 yen
- High school & junior high school students
- 1,000 yen
- *Ticket includes admission to the “MOT Collection Exhibition.” However, it will be closed from April 25 to 27 for installation.
*Please read “Free admission, Discount eligibility, and Other information” before purchasing.
Eric Carle: Art, Books, and the Caterpillar
Date and time-specific Ticket
About Tickets
- You may enter at any time within your designated time slot. There is no limit on how long you may stay once you have entered.
- Please check here for changes, cancellations and refunds. Depending on the delivery and payment method you select, changes, cancellations, and refunds may not be possible after purchase.
- Admission is only once for each exhibition per person.
- This ticket is valid for one person only on the specified date and time.
- Please note that online ticket holders may also have to wait for admission depending on the congestion.
- Holders of MOT passport (from the fifth time admission to Special Exhibition) and those who use other discounts such as Grutto Pass, please purchase the same-day ticket at the ticket counter.
- You need to present an eligible certificate or other proof of eligibility to enter with any discount tickets such as student ID and proof of age.
Release date (JST)
February 25, 2026 (Wed) 10 a.m. - Up to 10 minute before the last entry time for each slot.
*A ticket can't be issued at 7-Eleven after passing five days before the preferred date of visiting the museum.
Eric Carle: Art, Books, and the Caterpillar
Weekday Ticket (Weekdays from April 28 to July 17) [No Date & Time Reservation Required]
- Weekdays Only
- Single Ticket
- Adults
- 2,300 yen
- University & college students and seniors 65 and older
- 1,600 yen
- High school & junior high school students
- 1,000 yen
- *Ticket includes admission to the “MOT Collection Exhibition.” However, it will be closed from April 25 to 27 for installation.
*Please read “Free admission, Discount eligibility, and Other information” before purchasing.
Eric Carle: Art, Books, and the Caterpillar
Weekday Ticket
About Tickets
- No cancellations or changes can be made after the purchase.
- This ticket is valid for one person, for one-time admission on weekdays during the exhibition period (April 28 to July 17). *This ticket cannot be used for admission on weekends, public holidays, or from July 22 onward.
- Please note that online ticket holders may also have to wait for admission depending on the congestion.
- Holders of MOT passport (from the fifth time admission to Special Exhibition) and those who use other discounts such as Grutto Pass, please purchase the same-day ticket at the ticket counter.
- You need to present an eligible certificate or other proof of eligibility to enter with any discount tickets such as student ID and proof of age.
Release date (JST)
February 25, 2026 (Wed) 10 a.m. - July 17, 2026 (Fri) 5 p.m.
Eric Carle: Art, Books, and the Caterpillar
Weekday Pair Ticket (Weekdays from April 28 to July 17) [No Date & Time Reservation Required]
- Weekdays Only
- Pair Ticket
- Limited quantity
- Adults
- 4,000 yen
- *Ticket includes admission to the “MOT Collection Exhibition.” However, it will be closed from April 25 to 27 for installation.
*When one set of tickets is ordered, two adults admission tickets will be issued.
*2 people can see the exhibition separately, or one person can see it 2 times.
Eric Carle: Art, Books, and the Caterpillar
Weekday Pair Ticket
About Tickets
- No cancellations or changes can be made after the purchase.
- This ticket is valid for one person, for one-time admission on weekdays during the exhibition period (April 28 to July 17). *This ticket cannot be used for admission on weekends, public holidays, or from July 22 onward.
- Please note that online ticket holders may also have to wait for admission depending on the congestion.
Release date (JST)
February 25, 2026 (Wed) 10 a.m. - April 24, 2026 (Fri) 11:59 p.m.
*Available while supplies last.
Eric Carle: Art, Books, and the Caterpillar
Ticket with Original Handkerchief (Valid during the exhibition) [No Date & Time Reservation Required]
- Single Ticket
- Limited quantity
- Ticket with
Original Handkerchief - 5,600 yen
- *Ticket includes admission to the “MOT Collection Exhibition.” However, it will be closed from April 25 to 27 for installation.
*When one set of tickets is ordered, two tickets will be issued: one adults admission ticket and one voucher.
Eric Carle: Art, Books, and the Caterpillar
Ticket with Original Handkerchief
About Tickets
- No cancellations or changes can be made after the purchase.
- Admission is only once for the exhibition per person. Ticket is valid anytime during the exhibition period.
- Please present the voucher at the special shop of the venue and exchange the handkerchief during the exhibition period (April 25 to July 26).
- Please be sure to bring your voucher ticket with you when exchanging your handkerchief. If you do not bring it with you, we will not be able to give you the handkerchief.
- Exchanges are not permitted outside of the exhibition period or open hours. Delivery is not available.
- Please note that online ticket holders may also have to wait for admission depending on the congestion.
Release date (JST)
February 25, 2026 (Wed) 10 a.m. - April 24, 2026 (Fri) 11:59 p.m.
*Available while supplies last.
Visitor Information
- Duration
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Eric Carle: Art, Books, and the Caterpillar
April 25 – July 26, 2026 - Venues
- Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
- Hours
- 10 AM – 6 PM
(Last admission : 30 minutes before closing.) - Closed
- Mondays (except May 4 and July 20), May 7 and July 21
- Admission
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■Eric Carle: Art, Books, and the Caterpillar
Adults 2,300 yen / University & college students and seniors 65 and older 1,600 yen / High school & junior high school students 1,000 yen / Children under elementary school FREE
Weekday Pair Ticket: 4,000 yen (allows for two entries)
Ticket with Original Handkerchief: 5,600 yen
*Ticket includes admission to the “MOT Collection Exhibition.” However, it will be closed from April 25 to 27 for installation.
Important Notice
- An “Order Confirmation Email” will be sent after you complete your purchase. Please ensure you can receive emails from etix.com.
- You can reserve up to ten tickets at a time. (Weekday Pair Ticket is limited to two pairs (four tickets), and Ticket with Original Handkerchief is limited to two tickets.)
- A ticket is valid for one person per ticket (or per QR code).
- Re-entry is generally not permitted.
- Any purchases and actions for commercial purposes such as resale and transfer to third parties are prohibited. Admission with fraudulently obtained tickets is not permitted for whatever reason.
- Please check the museum’s website for the latest information such as opening dates and hours before visiting.
How to receive your ticket
Selected method cannot be changed after purchase.
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Show Ticket QR Code
手数料0円
- Present ticket QR code on smartphone screen or print out the ticket and present on the day of visit. Ticket QR code will be delivered at confirmation page and thank you mail.
- If you use the smartphone screen display, please ensure your phone has enough battery on the day of visit.
- If you print the ticket, please confirm that the QR code and serial number are printed clearly on your ticket.
Make sure that the entire ticket, such as the event name and ticket type, is printed correctly. - Please present the QR code for the number of visitors. One QR code will be displayed per person for each ticket.
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Pickup at Seven Eleven Store in Japan
- Available to pick up until 9PM two days after purchase date. Order will be voided after expiration.
- Procedure:
- (1)You will receive "Online Ticket Pick Up Voucher" after purchase.
- (2)Print the voucher out or note Voucher Number and bring it to Seven Eleven Store.
- (3)Ask cash register for issue ticket(s). After the payment of the Handling Fee your ticket(s) will be issued.
- A ticket can't be issued at 7-Eleven after passing five days before the preferred date of visiting the museum.
- Handling Fee:
- 150 JPY per ticket(s)* + 220 JPY per order
*Weekday Pair Ticket and Ticket with Original Handkerchief: 300 JPY per 1 pair
Payment Method
Please note that you can not change the payment method after purchase.
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Pay by Credit Card
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VISA / MASTER CARD / JCB / AMEX
- Enrollment for the 3D Secure 2 will be mandatory when making purchases.
Credit card payments will not be allowed if you use a card not registered for 3D Secure 2 or a card not compatible with 3D Secure 2.
Please click here for details. - Note：Credit Card Billing Statement will be recorded as "E-TIX ONLINE TICKET".
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UnionPay
Please note that the shop name column on the billing statement will show "ETIX ONLINE TICKET."
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Alipay
Please note that the shop name column on the billing statement will show "ETIX ONLINE TICKET."
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Pay at Outlet
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Seven Eleven Store in Japan
- Handling Fee:
- 150 JPY per ticket(s)* + 220 JPY per order
*Weekday Pair Ticket and Ticket with Original Handkerchief: 300 JPY per 1 pair - A ticket can't be issued at 7-Eleven after passing five days before the preferred date of visiting the museum.
- Due Date: 9PM two days after purchase date
About cancel
If your wish to cancel a Date and time-specific Ticket due to personal circumstances, use the cancellation form below.
To change the date, cancel your ticket before purchasing a new one.
If you select "pay at a 7-Eleven store (cash on delivery)" as your payment method, you will be unable to cancellation after payment.
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- Caution
- Cancel request will be accepted until 9:00 am on the day of your visit. Cancel request after the acceptance period cannot be accepted.
- Please ensure you can receive emails from "ticket.e-tix.jp@etix.com" "support@etix.com".
- There is no cancellation fee.
- Cancellation is applicable on each order level. If you order multiple tickets with one order, all tickets will be cancelled.
- Please note that cancelling the cancel request is not possible.
- If you cancel paid admission ticket, the ticket fees will be refunded through your credit card.
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- Cancellation procedure
- (1) Enter the "email address" used when applying for the numbered ticket and "order number" on the cancellation form.
- (2) "Self-Service refund confirmation" email will be sent. *The cancellation procedure has not been completed yet.
- (3) Open the URL delivered in the "Self-Service refund confirmation".
- (4) The order details to cancel will be displayed.
- (5) After confirming the details of the order, submit cancel.
- (6) Confirmation page will be displayed, the cancellation procedure is complete. "Cancel Confirmation" email will be sent.
Additional Information
- Tickets cannot be changed after purchase.
Please carefully review your ticket selection and billing information before submitting your order. - If the "Buy Tickets" button is not displayed for tickets eligible for purchase, please refresh the page or clear your browser’s cache (temporary internet files) and open the Online Tickets page again.
- Please complete your purchase within 15 minutes from displaying the Review Your Selection page. Please note that after 15 minutes your session will time out and all tickets will be removed from your cart.
- Please do not use multiple windows to process the purchase or click on your browser’s back button. It may not process correctly.
- A link to display your ticket will be emailed to you after purchase. Please add "ticket.e-tix.jp@etix.com" "support@etix.com" to your address book to ensure it gets delivered.