The first floor of the museum has a permanent exhibit on the history and techniques of animation as well as a small theater which shows Studio Ghibli shorts that are exclusive to the museum. The films are rotated monthly, and your entrance ticket gets you admission to one viewing.

The second floor houses special exhibits that change yearly. Previous exhibits include Laputa: Castle in the Sky; Pixar Animation Studios (Toy Story, Finding Nemo); and Aardman Studios (Wallace and Gromit). The museum also has a The Straw Hat Cafe, a Catbus children's play area, a rooftop garden and gift shop.

The Ghibli Museum is a museum showcasing the work of the Japanese animation studio, Studio Ghibli. Located in Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan, the museum opened in October 2001 and is dedicated to the animation and artistry of the studio. It was designed by Hayao Miyazaki and displays various works from the studio's filmography, including sketches, past and present animation cels, and scale models of characters and backgrounds. The museum also contains a theater showing exclusive short films produced by Studio Ghibli, as well as a café, a bookstore, and a roof garden.

The museum's exhibitions are designed to provide visitors with an insight into the creative process of animation, from the initial conception of a story to the finished product. Artworks from the studio's films are displayed in the museum, including original sketches, background paintings, and animation cels. The museum also contains a replica of the Catbus from My Neighbor Totoro, and a life-size recreation of Satsuki and Mei's house from the same film. Visitors are also able to view exclusive short films created specifically for the museum. These films are not available to the public outside of the museum. The museum also contains a café, a bookstore, and a roof garden.