Kyoto National Museum

Museum Gardens Only, June 16–July 12, 2026
(Announcement of Closures of the Museum Galleries, June 15 to July 13, 2026)

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Meiji Kotokan Hall

Heisei Chishinkan Wing

Feature Exhibition
Masterworks of the Tatsuuma Collection of Fine Arts
From Archaeological Artifacts to Tomioka Tessai
July 14–September 6, 2026

Upcoming

Feature Exhibition
Buried Prayers: Time Capsules of Faith
July 14–September 6, 2026

Upcoming

Special Exhibition
The Tale of Genji: Radiant Culture of the Japanese Imperial Court
October 6–November 29, 2026

Upcoming

Visitor Notifications

Announcement of Closures of the Museum Galleries, June 15 to July 13, 2026

Exhibition Information

Extended Evening Hours on Fridays

Exhibitions

UpcomingCollection Exhibition

Feature Exhibition
Buried Prayers: Time Capsules of Faith

July 14–September 6, 2026

UpcomingCollection Exhibition

Feature Exhibition
Masterworks of the Tatsuuma Collection of Fine Arts: From Archaeological Artifacts to Tomioka Tessai

July 14–September 6, 2026

UpcomingSpecial Exhibition

Special Exhibition
The Tale of Genji: Radiant Culture of the Japanese Imperial Court

October 6–November 29, 2026

UpcomingCollection Exhibition

New Year’s Feature Exhibition
Goats and Lambs, Ewes and Rams: Celebrating the Year of the Sheep

December 22, 2026–February 7, 2027

UpcomingCollection Exhibition

Feature Exhibition
Layered Histories: Renowned Tea Utensils and Their Boxes

December 22, 2026–March 22, 2027

UpcomingCollection Exhibition

Feature Exhibition
Celebrating the Japanese Doll Festival

February 13–March 22, 2027

UpcomingSpecial Exhibition

Special Exhibition Commemorating the 130th Anniversary of the Kyoto National Museum
The Great Kano School: Master Painters of Japan
Part I: Muromachi to Momoyama Periods

April 20–May 30, 2027

UpcomingSpecial Exhibition

Special Exhibition Commemorating the 130th Anniversary of the Kyoto National Museum
The Great Kano School: Master Painters of Japan
Part II: Edo to Meiji Periods

June 8–July 19, 2027

Exhibitions

Announcements

Events and Lectures 2026.05.25: Special Opening of the Meiji Kotokan Hall and Technical Archives Hall, July 11 to July 20, 2026
No registration required

Information2026.04.28: Announcement of Museum Goods Giveaway on International Museum Day, May 19, 2026

Information2026.04.28: Announcement of Closures of the Museum Galleries, June 15 to July 13, 2026

Information2026.04.15: Limited-Time Opening of the Heisei Chishinkan Restaurant, April 18 to June 14, 2026

Information2026.04.08: Meiji Kotokan Hall VR: Updated

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Events and Lectures

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Special Opening of the Meiji Kotokan Hall and Technical Archives Hall, July 11 to July 20, 2026

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Events and Lectures

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KNM Garden Guide

The KNM Garden Guide is a free app allowing visitors to explore the museum gardens using their own smartphones and tablets. Simply point your camera at the outdoor exhibits and buildings to view explanations and enjoy interactive AR (Augmented Reality) content.

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Kyoto National Museum Newsletter

The Newsletter introduces current and upcoming special exhibitions and collection exhibitions.

April–June, 2026 (Vol.169) (PDF)

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