Anniversary Projects

Communicating and Connecting: The History of Public Relations at TNM

September 27, 2022 (Tue) - November 6, 2022 (Sun)

Heiseikan Thematic Exhibition Room

This thematic exhibition takes a look at publicity campaigns conducted by Tokyo National Museum over the past 150 years. It explores the history of dialogue between TNM and the general public through an examination of how designs, forms of expression and means of communication have changed over time.

Major Works in this Exhibition

Exposition at Yushima Confucian Shrine, Printed by Hōraidō, Meiji era, 1872

Exposition la Joconde, Showa era, 1974

The MUSEUM NEWS, First issue, Showa era, 1947

Admission & Hours
TNM is approaching its 150th birthday in 2022! We created a special movie to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Tokyo National Museum.