Summer Exhibition: 'Taiken-Tanken Historical Museum' - See, Touch, and Play!

Summer Exhibition: 'Taiken-Tanken Historical Museum' - See, Touch, and Play!

This summer, join us at the historical museum! Discover fun, hands-on learning through exploration: "Oh, look!" or "Why is that?" Exciting discoveries await everyone!

For more details, please visit the Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History website.

Event Overview

Event: 'Taiken-Tanken Historical Museum - See, Touch, and Play!'

- Dates: July 18 (Sat) to Sept 27 (Sun), 2026 - Closed: July 21, 27; Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Sept 7, 14, 24 - Hours: 9:30 - 17:00 (Admission until 16:30) - Location: Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History (2-1-15 Midori-cho, Mito City, Ibaraki) - Admission: General 180 JPY (Group 150 JPY) / Age 70+ 90 JPY (Group 80 JPY) *Group: 20+ people - Free Admission: High school students and under, and one caregiver for those with disability certificates. Free admission for age 70+ on Aug 6 (Thu) and Sept 15 (Tue) to Sept 21 (Mon/Holiday). - Inquiry: 029(225)4425

Exhibition Sections

### Chapter 1: Excitement from the Soil - Jomon costumes for parents and children - Pottery puzzles - Set up Haniwa on the climbable Kofun - Ring the Dotaku bells

### Chapter 2: Passing Through Letters - Reading and writing Kuzushiji (cursive kana calligraphy)

### Chapter 3: Enjoying Art - Puzzles using 'Hitachi Meisho Zu Byobu' - How to look at picture scrolls - Structure of hanging scrolls

### Chapter 4: Excitement in Daily Life of the Past - 'Kyosai Hyakki Gadan' digital content - Namazu-e (Catfish print) stamp rally - Trying out a mosquito net

Related Events

### Gallery Talks by Curators 15-minute easy-to-understand explanations for children. Held at 11:00 and 14:00 (No reservation required). - 1. 'Tools that became Yokai' (July 28, Tue) - 2. 'Evolution of Pottery' (Aug 5, Wed) - 3. 'Can you read Kuzushiji?' (Aug 20, Thu) - 4. 'Forms of Pictures' (Aug 28, Fri)

### 'Kariuchi' Workshop Play the Nara period board game to learn about the Heijo-kyo and local ruins. July 25 (Sat), 14:00-15:30. Limited to 30 people, advance registration required (Deadline: June 26).

### Indigo Dyeing Workshop Aug 7 (Fri). Limited to 10 per session, advance registration required (Deadline: July 3).

### Traditional Farming Experience Sept 23 (Wed). Limited to 20 people, advance registration required (Deadline: Aug 21).