The National Museum of Ethnology (Minpaku) is a research center for ethnology and cultural anthropology.
Special Exhibitions
  • No Special Exhibitions are currently planned.
Past Special Exhibitions
Thematic Exhibitions, Traveling Exhibitions
  • No Thematic Exhibitions, Traveling Exhibitions are currently planned.
Past Thematic and 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.
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East Asia Culture of Japan

Regional Exhibitions Cross-cultural Exhibitions

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Information Zone
The videothque 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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