Kyoto National Museum

Special Exhibition
Song and Yuan Buddhist Painting: Early Chinese Masterpieces in Japan
September 20–November 16, 2025

Extended Evening Hours on Fridays

New Year’s Feature Exhibition
Pony Tales: Celebrating the Year of the Horse
December 16, 2025–January 25, 2026

Upcoming

Feature Exhibition
Ogata Kōrin’s Karuta Playing Cards and the Konishi Family Archives
December 16, 2025–February 1, 2026

Upcoming

Feature Exhibition
The Shimazu Clan of Satsuma and Tōfuku-ji’s Sokushū-in Temple
December 16, 2025–January 25, 2026

Upcoming

Heisei Chishinkan Wing

Meiji Kotokan Hall

Visitor Notifications

All exhibits from the museum collection have been deinstalled for the current special exhibition.
Museum collection exhibitions will resume on December 16, 2025.

Exhibition Information

Extended Evening Hours on Fridays
Advanced ticket reservations are not required for the current special exhibition.

Exhibitions

CurrentSpecial Exhibition

Special Exhibition
Song and Yuan Buddhist Painting: Early Chinese Masterpieces in Japan

September 20–November 16, 2025

UpcomingCollection Exhibition

New Year’s Feature Exhibition
Pony Tales: Celebrating the Year of the Horse

December 16, 2025–January 25, 2026

UpcomingCollection Exhibition

Feature Exhibition
The Shimazu Clan of Satsuma and Tōfuku-ji’s Sokushū-in Temple

December 16, 2025–January 25, 2026

UpcomingCollection Exhibition

Feature Exhibition
Ogata Kōrin’s Karuta Playing Cards and the Konishi Family Archives

December 16, 2025–February 1, 2026

UpcomingCollection Exhibition

Feature Exhibition
Celebrating the Japanese Doll Festival

February 7–March 15, 2026

UpcomingSpecial Exhibition

Special Exhibition
Kitano Tenjin: Legends of a Shinto God

April 18–June 14, 2026

Exhibitions

Announcements

Information2025.10.22: Announcement of Closures of the Museum Galleries, November 17 to December 15, 2025

Events and Lectures 2025.10.22: Autumn Special Opening of the Tan'an Teahouse November 18 to November 24, 2025
No registration required

Events and Lectures 2025.10.03: Special Exhibition International Symposium: Song and Yuan Buddhist Paintings in Japan, October 17, 2025
Registration has ended.

Information2025.09.09: Limited-Time Opening of the Heisei Chishinkan Restaurant, September 20 to November 16, 2025

Information2025.08.14: Announcement of Closures of the Museum Galleries, August 25 to September 19, 2025

Announcements

Calendar

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KNM Official Social Media Accounts

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Events and Lectures

UpcomingFree with admission

Other Events

Autumn Special Opening of the Tan'an Teahouse November 18 to November 24, 2025

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

No registration required

Events and Lectures

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Learning Resources

Kyoto National Museum Newsletter

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

October–December, 2025 (Vol.167) (PDF)

Publications

Exhibition Catalogues and Related Publications

Past and recently published exhibition catalogues and collection catalogues.

Learning at the Museum

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.

Learning Resources

KNM Original Coloring Templates

Downloadable coloring templates feature KNM-themed designs, including works from the museum's collection and the museum's mascot Torarin. When printed out on A4-size paper, they can also be used as book cover for small books or manga.

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