Kyoto National Museum

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Special ExhibitionTōfuku-ji: Monumental Zen Temple of KyotoOctober 7–December 3, 2023

Special Exhibition
Tōfuku-ji: Monumental Zen Temple of Kyoto
October 7–December 3, 2023

Upcoming

Heisei Chishinkan Wing

Heisei Chishinkan Wing

Meiji Kotokan Hall

Meiji Kotokan Hall

Visitor Notifications

Parking Lot Temporarily Closed, June 26 to September 29, 2023

Exhibition Information

Full Closure of the Collections Galleries, September 20 to October 5, 2023
Open areas: Museum gardens, outdoor exhibits

Exhibitions

Exhibitions

UpcomingSpecial Exhibition

Special Exhibition
Tōfuku-ji: Monumental Zen Temple of Kyoto

October 7–December 3, 2023

UpcomingCollection Exhibition

Feature Exhibition: The Enshrinement of Bronzes in the Yayoi Period

January 2–February 4, 2024

UpcomingCollection Exhibition

Feature Exhibition
Rulers of the Heavens: Celebrating the Year of the Dragon

January 2–February 12, 2024

UpcomingCollection Exhibition

Feature Exhibition Marking the Completion of Conservation
Shinto Sculptures from Izumi Anashi Shrine

January 2–February 25, 2024

UpcomingCollection Exhibition

Feature Exhibition
Celebrating the Japanese Doll Festival: Kokin bina Dolls from Edo and Kansai

February 10–March 24, 2024

UpcomingSpecial Exhibition

Special Exhibition
The Legend of Sesshū: Birth of a Master Painter

April 13–May 26, 2024

Announcements

Announcements

Information2023.09.19: Videos Online: Kyoto National Museum International Symposium Museum Education in Asia Today: Case Studies from National Museums of Korea, Singapore, and Japan (Feb. 4, 2023)

Information2023.08.16: Announcement of Museum Gallery Closures, September 12 to October 5, 2023

Information2023.08.14: Emergency Museum Closure, August 15, 2023

Information2023.08.10: Emergency Museum Closure

Information2023.08.07: Announcement of the Creation of the Museum's Official Instagram Account

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Events and Lectures

Events and Lectures

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Events and Lectures

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The Kyoto National Museum Official YouTube Channel

Learning Resources

The Kyoto National Museum Official YouTube Channel

Videos relating to exhibitions and art at the Kyoto National Museum

Kyoto National Museum International Symposium MUSEUM EDUCATION IN ASIA TODAY (Feb. 4, 2023)

KNM Original Coloring Templates

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.

Painting Techniques (PDF)

Educational Guides and Worksheets

Learning Resources

Educational Guides and Worksheets

These fun and informative guides are designed to help visitors of all ages better enjoy and appreciate the variety of artworks and cultural properties exhibited at the museum.

Guide to the Special Exhibition Tōfuku-ji (PDF)

Exhibition Catalogues and Related Publications

Publications

Exhibition Catalogues and Related Publications

Past and recently published exhibition catalogues and collection catalogues.

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

July–September, 2023 (Vol.158) (PDF)

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