Manyo Culture Museum 'FY2026 Exhibitions and Events Announcement'
Announcement of the Nara Prefectural Manyo Museum's exhibition and annual event schedule for FY2026.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: March 31, 2026 at 23:19
1. Exhibition Annual Schedule
|
Exhibition Title |
Period |
|---|---|
|
Special Exhibition: Cats Whenever I Can: Naoko Machida Picture Book Original Art Exhibition |
～May 6 (Wed, Holiday) |
|
Nara Prefectural Manyo Museum & Nara Prefectural Museum of Art Joint Exhibition: As Long As There Are Journeys: From the Collections of Nara Prefectural Manyo Museum & Nara Prefectural Museum of Art |
May 16 (Sat) - July 12 (Sun) |
|
25th Anniversary Special Exhibition: The Shining Capital - Depicting the 'Asuka and Fujiwara Palaces' - |
October 17 (Sat) - December 6 (Sun) |
|
25th Anniversary Special Exhibition: Pioneering Women Artists - Focusing on works from the Nirasaki Museum of Art - |
December 19 (Sat) ～February 14, Reiwa 9 (Sun) |
|
25th Anniversary Special Exhibition: Images of Manyo Painted by Artists Connected to Nara The Journey of Manyo Culture Museum's 25 Years (Tentative) |
February 20, Reiwa 9 (Sat) ～ |
・Gallery talks by curators will be held several times during the exhibition period.
・Please refer to the attached documents for exhibition outlines and promotional images.
2. Other Event Schedule
○Lecture Series: 'Reading the Manyoshu' (Held Monthly)
・Our researchers will provide easy-to-understand interpretations of the poems in the 'Manyoshu'.
・In addition, lectures and symposia on Manyo ancient studies will also be held.
○Event: 'Nigiwai Festa Manyo' Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
・Various events will be held seasonally, mainly on weekends and holidays.
・Please refer to the leaflet for opening days, hours, access, etc.
FAQ
Where can I find an overview of the exhibitions and events for FY2026?
We are providing the exhibition annual schedule and other event plans (lectures, events, etc.) for FY2026. Please check the main text for details.
What are the dates for the exhibitions?
The period varies for each exhibition. Please refer to the 'Exhibition Annual Schedule' in the main text. For example, the 'Cats Whenever I Can: Naoko Machida Picture Book Original Art Exhibition' runs until May 6 (Wed, Holiday).
Are there any special exhibitions to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the museum's opening?
Yes, several special exhibitions are planned to commemorate the 25th anniversary. Please refer to the 'Exhibition Annual Schedule' in the main text for details.
What kind of lectures and events are available?
We offer events such as the monthly 'Reading the Manyoshu' lecture series and the 'Nigiwai Festa Manyo' events held seasonally. Please check the main text for details.
Where can I find information about opening hours and access?
Please refer to the separate leaflet for opening days, hours, and access information. You can also find this information by clicking the 'View Details' button at the end of the main text.