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.
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.
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.
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.