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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.
 

 

2013

Connections between Japan and the West in the 16th Century through Christianity

Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 16
April 2, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Cherry Blossom in Paintings

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater
April 3, 2013 (Wed) 11:05 - 11:35  
   

Guide to the National Treasure Merrymaking under Blossom Trees

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater
April 3, 2013 (Wed) 10:30 - 11:00  
   

Celebrating Cherry Blossom: Looking at Merrymaking Under Blossom Trees (National Treasure)

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
April 6, 2013 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Merrymaking Under Blossom Trees (National Treasure)

Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 2
April 9, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Cherry Blossom on Kimono

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater
April 10, 2013 (Wed) 11:05 - 11:35  
   

Guide to the National Treasure Merrymaking under Blossom Trees

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater
April 10, 2013 (Wed) 10:30 - 11:00  
   

Unique Painters of China: Introduction to the Zhe School of Painting

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-Room 8
April 12, 2013 (Fri) 18:30 - 19:00  
   

Gold Pendants: Ancient Persian Gods Depicted on Small Artifacts

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater
April 16, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Officials and Sheep Exhibited Outside

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-Entrance Hall
April 23, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Shinto Shrines and Japanese People

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
April 27, 2013 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Triad Niches of Baoqingsi Temple

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-Room 1
April 30, 2013 (Tue) 11:00 - 11:30  
   

The Reborn Design of the Toyokan

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater
April 30, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Clothing, Arms and Armor in Ancient Shrine Treasures

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
May 11, 2013 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Appreciating Flower Vases

Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 14
May 14, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Sculptures in the Toyokan

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
May 18, 2013 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Bas-relief Art of China

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-Room 7
May 21, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Chinese Ceramics at the Tokyo National Museum: The Yokogawa Collection and the Hirota Collection

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-Room 5
May 28, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Introduction to Art Featuring Monkeys

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Thematic Exhibition Room
June 4, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Appreciating Japanese Mirrors

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
June 8, 2013 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Chinese Painting or Japanese Painting? Ma Yuan's Solitary Angler on a Wintry River and Japan

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater
June 11, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Materials in Exhibition Design

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater
July 2, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Stone Coffins of the Goryeo Dynasty

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-Room 10
July 9, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

The Beauty of Japanese-style Calligraphy

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
July 20, 2013 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Anthology of the Thirty-six Immortal Poets, Hongwanji Version, and the Ishiyamagire Segment

Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 3
July 23, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

The Tokyo National Museum Collection of Western-style Paintings

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
July 27, 2013 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Figures and Animals as Decoration on Jomon Pottery

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Japanese Archaeology Gallery
July 30, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Making Works of Japanese Art IV

Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room T2
August 6, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

The Kana Characters of Japanese-style Calligraphy

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
August 10, 2013 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Japanese-style Calligraphy of Modern and Contemporary Japan

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Thematic Exhibition Room
August 20, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Appreciating Fragments of Japanese Illustrated Handscrolls

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
August 24, 2013 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Interpreting Fans by the Sotatsu School

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater
September 3, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

The Otani Expeditions: Otani Kozui and the Era of Expeditions in the Western Regions

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater
September 10, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Forms of People and Animals in the Jomon Period

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
September 14, 2013 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Sakai Hoitsu and Flowering Plants of Summer and Autumn

Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education Room
September 18, 2013 (Wed) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Wayang of Indonesia

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-Room 13
September 19, 2013 (Thu) 10:30 - 11:00  
   

The White Birch Bark Headdress from Yangsan Bubuchong Tomb, Korea

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-Room 10
September 19, 2013 (Thu) 15:30 - 16:00  
   

Sakai Hoitsu and Flowering Plants of Summer and Autumn

Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education Room
September 25, 2013 (Wed) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

The Appeal of Flowering Plants of Summer and Autumn, by Sakai Hoitsu

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
September 28, 2013 (Sat) 15:00 - 16:00  
   

Illustrations of Archaeological Objects: Japanese Art and Modern Archaeology

Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room T2
October 1, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Archaeological Relics Depicted in the Early-modern to Modern Times: Antiques, Antiquarianism and Archaeology

Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room T2
October 8, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Masterpieces of Chinese Painting from the Shanghai Museum: The Way I Look at Them Ⅰ

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-Room 8
October 11, 2013 (Fri) 18:00 - 19:00  
   

Treasures of Chinese Painting from the Shanghai Museum

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
October 12, 2013 (Sat)
   

Calligraphy of the Qing Dynasty: Artistic Exchange between Japan and China

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
October 13, 2013 (Sun) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Appreciating Scenes In and Around Kyoto

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
October 22, 2013 (Tue)
   

Masterpieces of Chinese Painting from the Shanghai Museum: The Way I Look at Them Ⅱ

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-Room 8
October 25, 2013 (Fri) 18:00 - 19:00  
   

Calligraphy of the Qing Dynasty - the Stele School -

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Thematic Exhibition Room
October 29, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

An Introduction to Illustrated Biography of Prince Shotoku

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater
November 1, 2013 (Fri) 11:00 - 11:30  
   

The Development of Japanese Ceramics

Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 13
November 1, 2013 (Fri) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

The Testament (National Treasure), by Ryogen

Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 2
November 1, 2013 (Fri) 16:00 - 16:30  
   

The Horyuji Treasures in Connection to Legends of Prince Shotoku

The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures-Room 4
November 1, 2013 (Fri) 18:30 - 19:00  
   

Masterpieces of Chinese Painting from the Shanghai Museum: The Way I Look at Them Ⅲ

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-Room 8
November 8, 2013 (Fri) 18:00 - 19:00  
   

Lecture in Association with Ueno no Yama Art Festival: Albums of Insects and Worms by Mashiyama Sessai and Souvenirs Entomologiques by J. Henri Fabre

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
November 9, 2013 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Landscapes in Ukiyo-e

Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 10
November 12, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Seated Dainichi Nyorai (Mahavairocana) by Unkei and Kaikei

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
November 15, 2013 (Fri)
   

Masterpieces of Chinese Painting from the Shanghai Museum: The Way I Look at Them Ⅳ

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-Room 8
November 22, 2013 (Fri) 18:00 - 19:00  
   

The World of Illustrated Biography of Prince Shotoku

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
November 23, 2013 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

The National Treasure Maple Viewers

Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 2
November 26, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

History of the Tokyo National Museum Garden through the Museum Collection

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-Entrance Hall
December 3, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Four Hundred Years from the Establishment of Edo Castle: The Castle Revealed through Excavation Findings

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
December 7, 2013 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Decorated Long Swords of the Kofun Period

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 10, 2013 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Lecture and Discussion "Preserving and Utilizing the Ayaragigo Site in Yamaguchi Prefecture: Its Historical Significance in the Early Yayoi Period"

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
December 14, 2013 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

An Introduction to Pine Trees

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
January 7, 2014 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Horses in Art

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
January 18, 2014 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Horse Saddles and Lacquer Art

Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room T2
January 21, 2014 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

The National Treasure Landscapes of Autumn and Winter by Sesshu

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
January 28, 2014 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Yayoi Culture in the Kinki Region

Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room T1
February 4, 2014 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Expression in Ancient Japanese Sculpture

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
February 8, 2014 (Sat)
   

Seated Dainichi Nyorai in the Tokyo National Museum Collection

Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 11
February 18, 2014 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Painting Style of the Kano School in Edo

Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 8 & Room 11
February 25, 2014 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Preservation and Restoration of the Tokyo National Museum Collection

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Thematic Exhibition Room
March 4, 2014 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Conservation and Preservation of Asian Paintings and Calligraphy

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater
March 11, 2014 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Preservation and Restoration Activities ①


March 13, 2014 (Thu) 14:00 - 16:10  
   

Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Preservation and Restoration Activities ②


March 14, 2014 (Fri) 14:00 - 16:10  
   

Purported Portrait of Fujiwara no Mitsuyoshi and Portraits of the Medieval Times

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater
March 18, 2014 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Cherry Blossom Gallery Talk "Flowers in Paintings"

Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 8 & Room 11
March 19, 2014 (Wed) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Enjoyment of Japanese Calligraphy

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
March 22, 2014 (Sat)
   

Conservation Technologies Supporting Exhibitions: Mounts, Display Stands and Preservation Containers

Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-TNM & TOPPAN Museum Theater
March 25, 2014 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Cherry Blossom Gallery Talk "Cherry Blossom in Kimono"

Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 10
March 26, 2014 (Wed) 14:00 - 14:30  
   

Cherry Blossom Lecture "Doctor in Zoology Talks about Animals that Became Motifs in Art and Those that Didn't"

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
March 29, 2014 (Sat)