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.
2019
Cherry Blossoms Depicted in Japanese Paintings
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 7 & 8April 2, 2019 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
Highlights of Merrymaking under Blossom Trees (National Treasure)
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumApril 6, 2019 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
Commemorative performance: Shingon Buddhist Chanting at To-ji Temple
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumApril 10, 2019 (Wed) 11:00–12:00, 14:00–15:00
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
Commemorative performance: Shingon Buddhist Chanting at To-ji Temple
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumApril 17, 2019 (Wed) 11:00–12:00, 14:00–15:00
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
Commemorative Lecture: The History of To-ji Temple and Shingon Esoteric Buddhist Treasures
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumApril 27, 2019 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
Commemorative Lecture: To-ji Temple and the Sculpture Mandala
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumMay 11, 2019 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
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
Esoteric Buddhist Sculptures
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumMay 25, 2019 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
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
Japanese Armor
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumJune 22, 2019 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
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
Commemorative Lecture① "Three Kingdoms: A Truthful Interpretation"
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumJuly 13, 2019 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
The Three Kingdoms Period: Highlights from the Toyokan
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumJuly 20, 2019 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
Yamatai-period Pottery (ca. 3rd century)
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Japanese Archaeological GalleryJuly 23, 2019 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
Commemorative Lecture② "The State of Yamatai Re-explored in Association with the Three Kingdoms"
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumJuly 27, 2019 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
The Magnitude of Early Jomon Vessels
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Japanese Archaeology GalleryAugust 20, 2019 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
Monju Bodhisattva and the Art of the Kasuga Subsidiary Shrine Wakamiya
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumAugust 24, 2019 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
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 Representation of Love in Asian Art
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumSeptember 28, 2019 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
The Aesthetics of Unglazed Tea Bowls
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumOctober 5, 2019 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
New Life for Timeless Art: Perspectives from the Front Lines of Cultural-property Conservation
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumOctober 19, 2019 (Sat) 13:00 - 17:30
Commemorative Lecture "Passing on the Imperial Treasures of the Shosoin"
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumOctober 20, 2019 (Sun) 13:30 - 15:00
Experience Japanese Culture: Calligraphy Workshop
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Lounge (2F)October 8, 2019 (Tue) - October 20, 2019 (Sun) 11:00 - 16:30
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
Wearing Kimono Workshop
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education RoomNovember 3, 2019 (Sun) (1) 11:00-12:20（Registration: 10:30 ～ 11:00）, (2) 15:30-16:50（Registration: 15:00 ～ 15:30）
Ancient Crafts from Asia and the Middle East
Asian Gallery (Toyokan)-Room 3November 12, 2019 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
Commemorative Lecture "The Latest Research on the Imperial Treasures of the Shosoin"
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumNovember 17, 2019 (Sun) 13:30 - 15:00
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
Eurasian Exchange in Edo-Period Art
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumNovember 30, 2019 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
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
Japan's Enduring Love for Chinese Calligraphy
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumDecember 14, 2019 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
The Art and Allure of Noh Masks
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumJanuary 11, 2020 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
Opening Performance of Ancient Court Music (Gagaku) from Nara Prefecture Traditional Drama and Dance Performance (Iwami Kagura) from Shimane Prefecture
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumJanuary 15, 2020 (Wed) (1) 13:30-14:30, (2) 15:30-16:30
Commemorative Lecture "Ancient Izumo and Yamato: Commemorating 1300 years of The Chronicles of Japan"
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumJanuary 18, 2020 (Sat)
The God of Wealth (Daikokuten) and Rats
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room T1January 21, 2020 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
Izumo and Yamato
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumJanuary 24, 2020 (Fri) - January 25, 2020 (Sat) 13:30 - 17:00
Experience Japanese Culture: Making The Great Wave: A Demonstration of Japanese Woodblock Printing
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education RoomJanuary 25, 2020 (Sat) (1)11:00-12:30
(2)14:00-15:30
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
Wen Zhengming and His Era
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumFebruary 8, 2020 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
The Imperial Household Artist Seifū Yohei III
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 18February 18, 2020 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
【Cancelled】Imperial Court Culture in East Asia
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumFebruary 22, 2020 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
【Cancelled】Writing from the Heart: Letters and Poems from Edo
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Room 8February 28, 2020 (Fri) 18:30 - 19:00
【Cancelled】Reframing History: Murals and Paintings at Decorated Tomb Mounds
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumMarch 7, 2020 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
【Cancelled】Cherry Blossoms in Ceramics
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education RoomMarch 17, 2020 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
【Cancelled】Commemorative Lecture "The Figures in the Buddhist Murals of Hōrūji Temple"
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumMarch 21, 2020 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
【Cancelled】Cherry Blossoms in Buddhist Paintings
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education RoomMarch 24, 2020 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30
【Cancelled】Backyard Tour of the Conservation and Restoration Sections
March 27, 2020 (Fri) 14:00 - 16:30
【Cancelled】Commemorative Lecture "The World of the Ancient Buddhist Sculpture the [Kudara Kannon]"
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-AuditoriumMarch 28, 2020 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00
【Cancelled】Experience Japanese Culture: Making The Great Wave: A Demonstration of Japanese Woodblock Printing
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education RoomMarch 29, 2020 (Sun) (1)11:00-12:30
(2)14:00-15:30
【Cancelled】Highlights of Artworks Associated with Cherry Blossoms
Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-B1 Education RoomMarch 31, 2020 (Tue) 14:00 - 14:30