What is the target age for 'Fune Kyoshitsu'?

It is mainly for children and their families, but no specific age limit is mentioned.

How long does each session of 'Fune Kyoshitsu' last?

Each session lasts approximately 40 minutes.

MOL Museum 'Funeshiru' to Host Hands-On Event 'Fune Kyoshitsu' Where Visitors Can Directly Talk to Navigators and Engineers

Q: How do I get to 'Funeshiru'?

It is located at Asia Pacific Trade Center ITM Building 2F, 2-1-10 Nanko Kita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture.

Published Jun 6, 2026 12:35 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:49 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) will hold a re-run of its popular hands-on event 'Fune Kyoshitsu ~Let's Learn About Jobs on a Ship!~' on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the MOL Museum 'Funeshiru' in Osaka. Active navigators and engineers will introduce their work and life aboard a ship. The event is free to attend (separate admission fee required), with a capacity of 30 people per session and no reservation required.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (President: Kotaro Tamura, Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter 'the Company') will hold the event 'Fune Kyoshitsu ~Let's Learn About Jobs on a Ship!~' at the MOL Museum 'Funeshiru' (Note 1) on Saturday, June 6. This event, where navigators and engineers introduce the work of seafarers, is a re-run following its popularity during the January 2026 session, providing an opportunity to learn directly from active crew members about their jobs and life on board.

Scene from the event held by our company's seafarer employees *Photo from the event held in January 2026

[Event Overview]

This special event is aimed at children and their families, offering a direct talk about the jobs of seafarers, life on board, and the rewards and attractions of the profession, which are rarely heard about directly.

This event is full of new discoveries and learning opportunities, so please take this chance to visit Funeshiru and participate!

(Main Contents)

・Job introductions by seafarers (Navigators and Engineers) ・Introduction to life on board and job satisfaction ・Commemorative photo opportunity wearing uniforms ・Quiz activity

[Event Details]

Event Name: Fune Kyoshitsu ~Let's Learn About Jobs on a Ship!~

Event Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026

Event Times: ・11:00 AM ・1:30 PM ・3:00 PM (Each session approx. 40 minutes)

Location: Inside the MOL Museum 'Funeshiru' facility

(Asia Pacific Trade Center ITM Building 2F, 2-1-10 Nanko Kita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)

Capacity: 30 people per session

Registration: Not required

Participation Fee: Free (Separate admission fee required)

Inquiries: MOL Museum Funeshiru Inquiry Form

(Note 1) Opened on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Asia Pacific Trade Center as a 'hands-on' corporate museum. The museum's concept is 'A museum to encounter shipping and the MOL Group,' allowing visitors to learn enjoyably about the scale of shipping, the role of ships in daily life, shipping jobs, and the future through various interactive exhibits. It also features a cafe offering original menus and a museum shop. For details, please refer to the following MOL press release.

Hands-on museum 'Funeshiru' where you can 'see,' 'touch,' and 'play' with the world of ships opens in Osaka tomorrow, July 19 | MOL

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: Event