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Report on Special Education Programs
Storytelling: Tales Hidden within Artworks Storytelling: Tales Hidden within Artworks
Every Sunday during exhibitions (from 3:00 p.m. on the first Sunday; from 2:00 p.m. on all other Sundays; for approximately 30 minutes) in the South Wing Lecture Hall (reservations not required).
Our volunteer staff members narrate original stories based on legends and myths of artworks from our collection. Sound and images are interwoven into tales of Egypt, Greece, and China that bring to life ancient art. Please feel free to join us for this free program and open the door to the world of storytelling.

*Storytelling Festa
In addition to our storytelling series, our summer special incorporates narratives of exhibited works and kamishibai (“picture-story show”) on Sunday, August 2 and 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
   Each program begins at a different time (and takes place in areas such as the North and South Wing galleries, the open space, and the South Lecture Hall), please ask for times and information at the Main Hall reception desk on the day of the event.
Storytelling Schedule, July to December 2009
Date Story Note
July  12 No Storytelling due to Symposium.
19  Legend of Jizo Bosatsu   Buddhist Tale
26  The Angulimala Sutra   Story of a Buddhist Scripture
August  2  The Prophecy of the Buddha Dipankara   Tale of the Buddha  from 3 p.m. Storytelling Festa
9  The Angulimala Sutra   Story of a Buddhist Scripture Storytelling Festa
16  The Prophecy of the Buddha Dipankara   Tale of the Buddha
September  6  The Legend of Dionysus   Greek Mythology  from 3:00 p.m.
13  The Prophecy of the Buddha Dipankara   Tale of the Buddha
20  Legend of the Ten Suns   Chinese Legend
27  The Legend of Osiris   Egyptian Legend
October   4  The Prophecy of the Buddha Dipankara   Tale of the Buddha  from 3:00 p.m.
11  The Cosmos within a Jar   Chinese Legend
18  The Legend of Demeter   Greek Mythology
25  Legend of the Ten Suns   Chinese Legend
November  1  The Legend of Gilgamesh   Mesopotamian Mythology  from 3:00 p.m.
8  The Cosmos within a Jar   Chinese Legend  
15  The Legend of Osiris   Egyptian Legend
22  The Angulimala Sutra   Story of a Buddhist Scripture
29  The Prophecy of the Buddha Dipankara   Tale of the Buddha
December   6  The Legend of Dionysus   Greek Mythology  from 3:00 p.m.
13  The Prophecy of the Buddha Dipankara   Tale of the Buddha
The Children's Atelier The Children's Atelier
The Children’s Atelier is a crafts-making program held every second Sunday of the month. After viewing the galleries, children of various ages can enjoy expressing themselves by creating their own artwork. Activities using the five senses are organized for preschoolers. Please contact us for more information.
July 12 (Sun.) / December 13 (Sun.), For third and fourth graders All Kinds of Floral Patterns ---Make accessories with original floral motifs. August 9 (Sun.) / November 8 (Sun.), For first and second graders Roman Mosaics ---Let’s make mosaics!
September 13 (Sun.), For fifth and sixth graders Ancient Egypt ---Let’s learn to make a small relief. October 11 (Sun.), For pre-schoolers (ages five and six) Enjoying Art with the Five Senses ---Learn to express oneself by listening to stories.
Participation fee: Free (except for material costs, approximately 500 yen)
Free museum entrance for children (up to two adults may enter free with child).
To apply, fax or call the Education Department (no later than one week before).


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