Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)

The Heiseikan, built to commemorate the crown prince's wedding in 1993, serves primarily as the space for special exhibitions. For this purpose there are four special exhibition galleries on the second floor, as well as the Japanese Archaeological Gallery.

From February 2, 2026 to April 7, 2026, the Japanese Archaeology Gallery of the Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibitions (Heiseikan) will be closed due to maintenance work.

1st floor: Thematic Exhibition

Thematic Exhibition

Iranian Miniature Painting: The Shahnameh (“Book of Kings”)

1st floor: Thematic Exhibition
Thematic Exhibition Room

January 27, 2026 (Tue) -
March 1, 2026 (Sun)

The Hero Rostam Slaying the White Demon (detail)
Iran, Safavid dynasty, end of the 16th–first half of the 17th century (Private collection)

Thematic Exhibition

Iranian Miniature Painting: The Shahnameh (“Book of Kings”)

1st floor: Thematic Exhibition
Thematic Exhibition Room

January 27, 2026 (Tue) - March 1, 2026 (Sun)

The Shahnameh is an epic poem compiled by the Iranian poet Ferdowsi (born circa 935) around 1000 AD. It encompasses myths, legends, and history from the time of Iran's first king, Kayumars, to the fall of the Sassanid Empire (224–651).

This thematic exhibition explores the allure of Iranian miniature painting through a range of relevant characters and dynasties, such as Ferdowsi, the author of this literary work; the legendary Pishdadian and Kayanian dynasties; the Rostam and Goudarz clans, which produced many heroes; the Turanian royal family, which stood against the Iranian world ; and Alexander the Great.

Details

Exhibitions

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)

From February 2, 2026 to April 7, 2026, the Japanese Archaeology Gallery of the Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibitions (Heiseikan) will be closed due to maintenance work.

1st floor: Thematic Exhibition

Iranian Miniature Painting: The Shahnameh (“Book of Kings”)

Exhibitions and Events

Visitor Information

Education

Collections

Research

About TNM

Other