Past Gallery Talks
Curator take you to exhibits and present gallery talks.
Lectures are in Japanese only.
2019
Cherry Blossoms Depicted in Japanese Paintings
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 7 & 8April 2, 2019 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
Invitation to the Exhibition 2019 Newly Designated National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties: A Focus on Works of Calligraphy
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 8April 16, 2019 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
Mirror with Deity and Animal Design Created in Jian'an 21
Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-Room 5April 19, 2019 (Fri) 18:30 - 19:00
Invitation to the Exhibition 2019 Newly Designated National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties: A Focus on Sculptures
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 11April 23, 2019 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
Invitation to the Exhibition 2019 Newly Designated National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties: A Focus on Paintings and Decorative Arts
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 8April 26, 2019 (Fri) 14:00 - 14:30
International Museum Day Event: Introduction to the Tokyo National Museum
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education RoomMay 18, 2019 (Sat) 11:00 - 11:30
15:30 - 16:00
Unveiling the Mystery of the Jar with Human Face Ornament: Prayers of the Yayoi People
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Japanese Archaeology GalleryMay 28, 2019 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
Introduction to Decorated Tumuli
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Japanese Archaeology GalleryMay 31, 2019 (Fri) 18:30 - 19:00
The Dragon King Nanda Statue at Hasedera Temple in Nara
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 11June 18, 2019 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
Picture Perfect: A Closer Look at Museums and Photography
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education RoomJune 28, 2019 (Fri) 18:30 - 19:00
Okinawan Ceramics from the Tokyo National Museum Collection
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 14July 2, 2019 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
Yamatai-period Pottery (ca. 3rd century)
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Japanese Archaeological GalleryJuly 23, 2019 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
The Magnitude of Early Jomon Vessels
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Japanese Archaeology GalleryAugust 20, 2019 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
The Life and Art of Takeda Nobukado, Takeda Shingen's Younger Brother
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education RoomSeptember 3, 2019 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
The World of the Heike Nōkyō Sutra (copy)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 15October 29, 2019 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
The Illustrated Biography of Prince Shōtoku (National Treasure)
The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures-Room 6November 1, 2019 (Fri) 18:30 - 19:00
The Chinese Pictorial Themes and the Living Space of Japanese Zen Monks【in Chinese】
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 3November 3, 2019 (Sun) 11:00 - 11:30
Journey through the Floating World【in English】
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 10November 3, 2019 (Sun) 14:00 - 14:30
Ancient Crafts from Asia and the Middle East
Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-Room 3November 12, 2019 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
Preserving and Restoring Japanese Wooden Sculptures
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room T5November 19, 2019 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
Things You Should Know Before Becoming a Volunteer
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education RoomNovember 26, 2019 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
Ancient Buddhist Banners from the Shōsōin Temple Repository
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education RoomDecember 3, 2019 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
A Close-Up Look at Decorative Arts of the Ancient World
Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-TNM & TOPPAN Museum TheaterDecember 10, 2019 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
The God of Wealth (Daikokuten) and Rats
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room T1January 21, 2020 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
Flowers and Birds of the Twelve Months by Kanō Eikei
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education RoomJanuary 28, 2020 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
Hunting Tools of the Paleolithic Period
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Japanese Archaeology GalleryJanuary 31, 2020 (Fri) 18:30 - 19:00
Wen Zhengming and Ming-Dynasty Painting and Calligraphy
Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-Room 8February 4, 2020 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
The Imperial Household Artist Seifū Yohei III
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 18February 18, 2020 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
【Cancelled】Writing from the Heart: Letters and Poems from Edo
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 8February 28, 2020 (Fri) 18:30 - 19:00
【Cancelled】Cherry Blossoms in Ceramics
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education RoomMarch 17, 2020 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
【Cancelled】Cherry Blossoms in Buddhist Paintings
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education RoomMarch 24, 2020 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
【Cancelled】Highlights of Artworks Associated with Cherry Blossoms
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education RoomMarch 31, 2020 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30