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Nara period or Tong dynasty, China 8th century. Special Exhibition. KŪKAI. Exhibition Dates April 13, 2024（Sat）–June 9, 2024（Sun）. Feature Exhibition. Masterworks of the SEN-OKU HAKUKOKAN MUSEUM. Exhibition Dates July 20, 2024（Sat）–September 1, 2024（Sun）. Feature Exhibition. The Wonders of Japan’s Gods and Goddesses.
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- About the Nara National Museum
The Nara National Museum (奈良国立博物館, Nara Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan), located in Nara Park, is an art museum which primarily displays Japanese Buddhist art. Established in 1889, the museum retains its original building and is joined by a new wing that is connected to the original building by an underground passage.
The Nara National Museum is located in Nara, which was the capital of Japan from 710 to 784. Katayama Tōkuma (1854–1917) designed the original building, which is a representative Western-style building of the Meiji period and has been designated an Important Cultural Property in Japan.
Mar 10, 2024 · The museum was established in 1895. It is the second oldest national museum in Japan after the current Tokyo National Museum. The Meiji government at that time promoted the protection of cultural properties, and the "Imperial Nara Museum" was born. It was not until 1952 that the museum changed its name to the current "Nara National Museum.
Director, Nara National Museum. History The founding of the first museum in Japan was originally motivated by the 1867 Paris Expo in France. In 1871, the Natural History Bureau was founded under the Ministry of Education, and the Yushima Seidō (Yushima Confucius Temple) was converted to a museum.
Nara National Museum is focused on preserving the religious heritage of Japanese Buddhism. If you are looking to get an insight into how Buddhism became established in Nara , the museum offers presentations and guides of the major events that shaped the religion. The building itself is an architectural marvel as well.
Visitor Information. Museum Hours & Admission Fees. Location & Transportation. Buildings & Area. Accessibility. Museum Shop & Restaurant. About the Nara National Museum. F.A.Q. This is the Official Website for the Nara National Museum, where countless National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties can be experienced in person or through ...
