The National Museum of Ethnology (Minpaku) is a research center for ethnology and cultural anthropology.

Exhibitions and events

Special Exhibitions
A ‘Tower of the Sun’ Collection: Expo ’70 Ethnological Mission
Thursday, March 8, 2018
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Tuesday, May 29, 2018
A ‘Tower of the Sun’ Collection: Expo ’70 Ethnological Mission
Scheduled to open
Thematic Exhibitions
The World of Amish Quilts: Seeking Ways of Living, Weaving the World
Thursday, June 21, 2018
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
The World of Amish Quilts: Seeking Ways of Living, Weaving the World
Scheduled to open
Traveling Exhibitions
  • No Traveling Exhibitions are currently planned.
Past Traveling Exhibitions
Regional Exhibitions Cross-cultural Exhibitions
The Regional Exhibitions cover nine world regions. The exhibitions begin with Oceania and move eastward around to Japan.
Cross-cultural exhibitions introduce the wide-ranging themes of language and music.
【Topic of the month】
South Asia
Regional Exhibitions Cross-cultural Exhibitions
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Information Zone
The videotheque offers video programs on the life and culture around the world. The Study Area introduces books and videos on life and culture around the world.
Videotheque, Multifunctional Terminal Room, Study Area
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Events
Events for the General Public image The Museum events include special lectures and performances, film shows, seminars, and workshops.
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Minpaku Gallery
Minpaku Gallery image Through these events we introduce the research and projects of the Museum.
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Kids' MINPAKU
Kids' MINPAKU image Kids’ Website (under construction)
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Information
Information image Information is available here: museum facilities including the exhibition halls, restaurants, and museum shop; admission charges; group tours; a map of the surrounding area; and access to the museum.
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