Past Other Events
Seasonal programs matching with traditional events and ceremonies. You may experience a variety of cultures at TNM.
Events are held in Japanese only unless otherwise indicated.
2012
Museum Garden Opening (Spring)
The Garden-March 10, 2012 (Sat) - April 15, 2012 (Sun) 10:00 - 16:00
Cherry Blossom Viewing at the Tokyo National Museum
March 20, 2012 (Tue) - April 15, 2012 (Sun) 9:30 - 17:00 Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays until 18:00, Fridays until 20:00 (Last entry 30 minutes before closing)International Museum Day Commemorative Event Collaborative Event by Three Institutions "Giraffes in Ueno Park"
-Tokyo National Museum, National Museum of Nature and Science,Tokyo, Ueno Zoological GardensMay 13, 2012 (Sun) 9:00 - 14:20
Pre-opening Tour: Journey through the Toyokan(1)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-September 15, 2012 (Sat) 11:00 - 12:30
Pre-opening Tour: Journey through the Toyokan(2)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-September 15, 2012 (Sat) 14:00 - 15:30
Pre-opening Tour: Journey through the Toyokan(3)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-September 19, 2012 (Wed) 11:00 - 12:30
Pre-opening Tour: Journey through the Toyokan(4)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-September 19, 2012 (Wed) 14:00 - 15:30
Tokyo National Museum's 140th ANNIVERSARY "Autumn Special Viewing"
September 15, 2012 (Sat) - September 30, 2012 (Sun) 9:30 - 17:00 (Last entry 30 minutes before closing)Open until 22:00 on September 21 (Sat).
Open until 18:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and National Holidays.
Cultural Exchange Day for Foreign Students 2012
Premises-Honkan, Toyokan, Heiseikan 1st floor, The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures, Okyokan (The Garden), etc.October 6, 2012 (Sat) 9:30-17:00 (last admission at 16:30)
Museum Garden Opening (Autumn)
The Garden-October 27, 2012 (Sat) - December 9, 2012 (Sun) 10:00 - 16:00
New Year's Celebration Events: Yugei of Edo - Traditional vaudeville entertainment
outdoor-In front of HonkanJanuary 2, 2013 (Wed) 11:15, 14：00
New Year's Celebration Events: Deities in Asia -Dancing Performance of celebration and welcome
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education RoomJanuary 2, 2013 (Wed) 10:10 (In front of Toyokan), 12:40 (In front of Honkan)
New Year's Celebration Events: Taiko - Japanese drumming performance
outdoor-Entrance areaJanuary 2, 2013 (Wed) - January 3, 2013 (Thu) January 2: 10:30, 13:15, January 3: 10:30, 13:00
New Year's Celebration Events: Shishimai - Lion-dance performance
outdoor-In front of HonkanJanuary 2, 2013 (Wed) - January 3, 2013 (Thu) January 2: 12:00, 14:45, January 3: 12:00, 14:30
New Year's Celebration Events: Mini Concert
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-LoungeJanuary 3, 2013 (Thu) 11:15, 13:45
Visit the snakes in the galleries and enjoy the worksheet
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 20January 2, 2013 (Wed) - January 3, 2013 (Thu) 11:00 - 16:00
New Year's Celebration Events: Ikebana Flower Arrangements
Premises-Main gate, HonkanJanuary 2, 2013 (Wed) - January 14, 2013 (Mon)
New Year's Celebration at the Tokyo National Museum
January 2, 2013 (Wed) - January 27, 2013 (Sun) 9:30 - 17:00 (last admission at 16:30)