Past Public Programs
Lectures on topics related to the exhibits and explanations of displays by our curators, events, guided tours led by museum volunteers, workshops and other activities are offered as a way to enhance the museum experience. Some programs require advance registration.
This page will show results when programs are available in English.
Please note that most of our programs and events are available in Japanese only. Please refer to the Japanese page for details.
2026
"Discover Our Museum" (An Introduction to the Museum and Japanese Art in English)
April 5, 2026 (Sun) 11:30 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
Toward a More Open Asian Gallery
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumApril 18, 2026 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
Research into Christian-Related Artifacts
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumMay 9, 2026 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
"Discover Our Museum" (An Introduction to the Museum and Japanese Art in English)
May 10, 2026 (Sun) 1:30 p.m.–1:50 p.m.
"Discover Our Museum" (An Introduction to the Museum and Japanese Art in English)
June 14, 2026 (Sun) 1:30 p.m.–1:50 p.m.
300 Years of the Kanō School in Edo: Working as Painters for the Tokugawa Shogunate
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumJune 20, 2026 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
Exploring the Allure of the Paleolithic Period at the Tokyo National Museum
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumJuly 11, 2026 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
"Discover Our Museum" (An Introduction to the Museum and Japanese Art in English)
July 12, 2026 (Sun) 1:30 p.m.–1:50 p.m.
Full Bloom in the Garden of Buddhist Implements
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumAugust 8, 2026 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
Appreciating Chinese Painting: An Introduction through the Tokyo National Museum Collection
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumSeptember 12, 2026 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
Learn about the Museum through Touch: Experience the Texture of Lacquerware
October 3, 2026 (Sat) 12:00p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
The History and Art of Daitokuji Temple
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumOctober 17, 2026 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00