Precautions for Visitors
We accept only visitors with advanced bookings to avoid closed places, crowds and close-contact settings in the museum.Exhibition
| Title | Special Exhibition Japanese Architecture: Traditional Skills and Natural Materials Venue Theme: Diverse Styles and Skills in Japanese Modern Architecture |
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| Period | December 8, 2020 - January 11, 2021 |
| Hours | 9:00-17:00 *9:00-18:00 on Fridays, Saturdays *Opening days, hours etc. are subject to alteration. Please check the website before your visit. |
| Closed | Mondays (Except January 11), December 28,2020 - January 1,2021 |
| Organizers | National Museum of Nature and Science, Agency for Cultural Affairs, Japan Arts Council, Tokyo National Museum, The Yomiuri Shimbun |
| Special Sponsorship | Canon, East Japan Railway Company, Japan Tobacco Inc, Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd, Mitsubishi Estate, Meiji Holdings Co., Ltd. |
| Sponsorship | Shimizu Corporation, Takashimaya, Takenaka Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation |
| Cooperation | National Museum of Japanese History, Kanazawa Institute of Technology |
Access
| National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo | |
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| Address | 7-20 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8718 |
What to See
1. Understanding Western Architecture
The introduction of Western social systems in and after the Meiji period (1868–1912) saw the construction of various facilities with new functions, such as the diet building. Engineers invited from abroad were appointed to train and develop Japanese architects and engineers.
2. Contemporary Thought on Modern Architecture
In the early 20th century, the West saw a chain of formative movements in pursuit of function and logic of construction. Japanese architects who had studied abroad also churned out various examples of formative architecture.
3. New Architectural Cityscapes
The 1963 revision of the Building Standards Act introduced the concept of limiting a building’s capacity according to floor area and accelerated the move to build high-rise structures.
4. A Future of Architecture and Nature
At times taking advantage of the sunlight and the breeze to create a comfortable living space, and at times controlling the vibration of an earthquake or the spreading of a fire-from time immemorial, Japanese architecture has been linked closely with nature.
Visit the Exhibited Works of Architecture
Japanese architecture developed and diversified from the Meiji period (1868–1912) onward, and many examples survive in or have been restored to their original form. Having seen the models on display, why not plan a trip to visit the actual buildings in person?