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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

Toward a More Open Asian Gallery

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
April 18, 2026 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Research into Christian-Related Artifacts

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
May 9, 2026 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

300 Years of the Kanō School in Edo: Working as Painters for the Tokugawa Shogunate

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
June 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)-Auditorium
July 11, 2026 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Full Bloom in the Garden of Buddhist Implements

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
August 8, 2026 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Appreciating Chinese Painting: An Introduction through the Tokyo National Museum Collection

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
September 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.