Summer Exhibition: 'Taiken-Tanken Historical Museum' - See, Touch, and Play!
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- Summer Exhibition: 'Taiken-Tanken Historical Museum' - See, Touch, and Play!
- Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History will host its summer exhibition, 'Taiken-Tanken Historical Museum - See, Touch, and Play!', from July 18 to September 27, 2026. Visitors can engage in history through workshops including pottery puzzles, calligraphy practice, indigo dyeing, and traditional farming experiences. Located in Mito City, admission is 180 yen for general, 90 yen for visitors 70 and over, with discounts for groups. Free admission for high school students and below, and those with disability certificates.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 9, 2026
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Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History will host its summer exhibition, 'Taiken-Tanken Historical Museum - See, Touch, and Play!', from July 18 to September 27, 2026. Visitors can engage in history through workshops including pottery puzzles, calligraphy practice, indigo dyeing, and traditional farming experiences. Located in Mito City, admission is 180 yen for general, 90 yen for visitors 70 and over, with discounts for groups. Free admission for high school students and below, and those with disability certificates.
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- PR Times
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- June 9, 2026
Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History will host its summer exhibition, 'Taiken-Tanken Historical Museum - See, Touch, and Play!', from July 18 to September 27, 2026. Visitors can engage in history through workshops including pottery puzzles, calligraphy practice, indigo dyeing, and traditional farming experiences. Located in Mito City, admission is 180 yen for general, 90 yen for visitors 70 and over, with discounts for groups. Free admission for high school students and below, and those with disability certificates.
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## 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).
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).
FAQ
「たいけん・たんけん歴史館」はいつ開催されますか？
2026年7月18日(土)から9月27日(日)まで開催されます。
入館料はいくらですか？
一般180円（団体150円）、満70歳以上90円（団体80円）です。高校生以下および身体障害者手帳等をお持ちの方と付き添いの方1名は無料です。
どのような体験ができますか？
土器パズル、親子で縄文服体験、くずし字体験、藍の生葉染めワークショップ、昔の農具を使った稲の脱穀・選別体験などが予定されています。
事前申込が必要なワークショップはありますか？
「かりうち」であそぼう！、「理科の先生も一緒！藍の生葉染め体験」、「昔の農具体験」は事前申込制です。
茨城県立歴史館の所在地はどこですか？
茨城県水戸市緑町2-1-15です。