140th Anniversary Thematic Exhibitions: The Museum Building by Josiah Conder
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Distant view of the Ueno Museum, By Josiah Conder, Meiji era, 19th century
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Thematic Exhibition Room
August 7, 2012 (Tue) - September 23, 2012 (Sun)This exhibition, held 140 years after the museum's establishment, displays some of these plans, together with photographs taken during construction of the original main building and after its completion. We hope visitors are able to visualize Conder's impressive building, which stood where the present Honkan building stands.
Current exhibit includes:
Plan of Ueno Museum, Meiji era, 19th century
Distant View of the Ueno Museum, By Josiah Conder, Meiji era, 19th century