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Education


Past Participation
Date No. of groups No. of visitors*
2004. 5.24 1 3 ( 1 )
2004.10.25 3 24 ( 11 )
2005. 5.23 7 126 ( 93 )  
2005.10.24 7 65 ( 39 )
2006. 5.15 10 162 ( 114 )
2006.10.23 18 178 ( 105 )
*( No. of visitors with disabilities )
Special Museum Opening 
for Disabled Visitors
  Monday, May 21, 2007
The nonprofit organization Shumei International invites visitors with disabilities and their attendants to a special free museum opening, on a reservation basis. Visitors to this special opening can leisurely view the artworks and participate in educational workshops on this day, which is usually closed to the general public.

    The restaurant and café will be closed. However, drinks will be available in a self-service area in the café. We ask that those needing special care come with their attendants. Please call us in advance to inquire about the various services we provide.

For more information, please contact the NPO Shumei International
(TEL. 0748-82-3140,  e-mail: )


 Participants enjoy visiting the museum.


 Taking a break in the café.

Docent Tours (Only Japanese)

Volunteer docents offer gallery talks on exhibited works every second to fifth Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The tours start in a different location depending on the day, so please ask for information when you come to the museum.

Storytelling in the South Wing Lecture Hall (Only Japanese)
Every Sunday from 2:00 p.m. during the exhibition season*
Every week, our volunteer docents tell different stories, based on legends and myths from faraway lands such as ancient Egypt, Greece, and China, that are related to various works of art in our galleries. Audio visual aids enhance the experience of bringing these objects to life. Come open the door to a world filled with enchanting stories.

2007 Spring and Summer Storytelling Schedule (approx. 30 minutes)
Date Subject Content
3 18  Legends of the Ten Suns  Chinese Legend

25 Dionysus Greek Mythology
4 1 Gilgamesh Mesopotamian Legends From 3:00 p.m.

8 The Prophecy of the Buddha Dipankara Tales of the Buddha

15 The Angulimalya Sutra Sutra Stories

22 Dionysus Greek Mythology

29 Legends of the Ten Suns Chinese Legend
5 6 The Angulimalya Sutra Sutra Stories

13 Osiris Legends of Egypt

20 The Prophecy of the Buddha Dipankara Tales of the Buddha

27 The Bodhisattva Jizō Buddhist Tales
6 3 Dionysus Greek Mythology From 3:00 p.m.

10 Legends of the Ten Suns Chinese Legend
7 15 The Prophecy of the Buddha Dipankara Tales of the Buddha

22 The Greek Goddess Demeter Greek Mythology

29 Dionysus Greek Mythology
8 5 Gilgamesh Mesopotamian Legends From 3:00 p.m.

15 The Angulimalya Sutra Sutra Stories

19 Osiris Legends of Egypt
    * Storytelling starts from 3:00 p.m. on April 1, June 3, and August 5.
    * Time and story may be subject to change. Please call for more information.



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