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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.
 

 

2024

The Latest Research on the National Treasure Tomb Sculpture (Haniwa): Warrior in Keikō Armor

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
April 27, 2024 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

The Tea Masters of Modern Japan and Yokogawa Tamisuke

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
May 11, 2024 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Sacred Art from Yoshino and Kumano, World Heritage Sites

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
June 8, 2024 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Terminology on Japanese Swords: The Reasons behind Its Frequent Use

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
July 13, 2024 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Gallery Tour in Korean/갤러리 토크(한국어)


October 5, 2024 (Sat) 13:00 - 13:20  
   

Gallery Tour in English


October 5, 2024 (Sat) 15:30 - 15:50  
   

Gallery Tour in Chinese/中文展品解说


October 5, 2024 (Sat) 12:00 - 12:20  
   

Exploring the Tokyo National Museum【In easy Japanese】

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
October 5, 2024 (Sat) (1) 11:00 a.m.–11:20 a.m. (Doors open at 10:45 a.m.) (2) 2:00 p.m.–2:20 p.m. (Doors open at 1:45 p.m.)
Note: Both events share the same program.
   

Gallery Tour in English


October 5, 2024 (Sat) 16:30 - 16:50  
   

Pioneers of Modern Japanese Painting: TNM Collection of Modern Paintings and Kuroda Seiki

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
October 12, 2024 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Designs of Decorative Arts in the Court

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
November 16, 2024 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Free English Guided Tour - Introducing Tokyo National Museum and Japanese Art [December schedule]

Japanese Gallery (Honkan)-Front yard
December 1, 2024 (Sun) (1)1:00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.、(2)3:10 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
   

Art from the Western Regions Collected by the Ōtani Expedition

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
December 14, 2024 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

The End of Bronze Age Civilizations as Revealed by Archaeology

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
January 18, 2025 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00  
   

Fascinating Ink Rubbings

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan)-Auditorium
February 15, 2025 (Sat) 13:30 - 15:00