Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
History and Folklore of Musashino
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[0]- Media: Crafts
- 2019-02-05 - 2019-06-23
Art, artefacts, and other items reflecting the history of the Musashino region from the Former Musashino Folk Museum Collection. More »
Tokyo 150 Years: The City, Building and People
[0] [0]- Media: Photography - Architecture - Product - Talks
- 2018-07-21 - 2019-01-20
This exhibition celebrates the 150th anniversary of Tokyo by introducing the transformations in its buildings, scenery, and ways of life. Spotlighting the charms of long-gone buildings and the special...More »
History and Folklore of Musashino: From the Collection of the Former Musashino Folk Museum
[0] [0]- Media: Architecture - Product - Crafts
- 2017-09-26 - 2018-03-04
In 1993, Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum took over the collection of the Former Musashino Folk Museum, which was located on the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum’s site from 1954 to 1991....More »
Celebrating Tokyo’s first World Heritage site: The work of Le Corbusier and Kunio Maekawa
[0] [0]- Media: Architecture - Sound - Talks
- 2017-05-30 - 2017-09-10
In 2016, the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno became the first World Heritage site registered in Tokyo. This exhibition, organized in cooperation with Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and...More »
Musashino History and Archeology – The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum Collection
[0] [0]- Media: Architecture
- 2016-05-24 - 2017-01-22
Since its opening in 1954, the Musashino Kyodokan, predecessor to the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, collected and exhibited information and artifacts related to the tangible and intangible culture...More »
Cherry Blossom of Koganei
[0] [0]- Media: Painting - Graphics - Prints
- 2016-03-08 - 2016-05-08
The Koganei embankment runs along the Tamagawa Josui canal and is edged by a long line of cherry blossom trees. These cherry blossoms were planted in the Edo period and moved here from Sakuragawa, Hitachi....More »
The Story of the Tokyo Folklore Museum. A Regional Museum in Tokyo: The Beginning of Things
[0] [0]- Media: Photography - Architecture
- 2015-07-28 - 2016-02-21
The Modern City in Literature
[0] [0]- Media: Illustration - Talks
- 2015-06-02 - 2015-07-20
The Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 dispelled the vestiges of Edo, giving rise to the modern city of Tokyo. This new landscape became known for its lively Asakusa area, the cafes and department stores of...More »
The Shimoda Ruins and the History and Archeology of Musashino
[0] [0]- Media: Talks
- 2015-03-28 - 2015-05-17
Presenting archeological materials from from the Musashino Folk Museum, with a focus on those related to the Shimoda ruins. [Related Event] Museum Talk “The Shimoda Ruins and the Musashino Folk Museum”...More »
Ｔｈｅ Architecture of Studio Gibli
[0] [3]- Media: Illustration - Architecture
- 2014-07-10 - 2015-03-15
Since its establishment in 1985 Studio Gibli has brought numerous well-loved animations to the big screen. Through the wide ranging works from the starting point of “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind”...More »
“A Dream of Modern Architecture - The Work of Kameki and Nobuko Tsuchiura”
[0] [1]- Media: Photography - Architecture - Crafts - Talks
- 2014-03-15 - 2014-05-18
Examining the residential architectural projects of Kameki Tsuchiura and his wife Nobuko through plans, macquettes and photographs. [Related Event] Museum Talk Dates: 4/26(Sat)/5/17(Sat) 14:30-(approx...More »
The History and Folklore of Musashino
[0] [0]- Media: Photography - Crafts
- 2013-07-20 - 2014-03-02
Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum this year celebrates its 20th anniversary and in this exhibition draws upon the wide variety of materials it took over from the former Musashino Museum and opens...More »
The Temples of the Ooku
[0] [0]- Media: Painting - Drawing - Product - Crafts
- 2013-05-18 - 2013-07-07
The women of Ooku (the female quarters of the inner palace of Edo Castle) were devoted to and patronized a variety of temples many of which were associated with the house of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The...More »
Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum & Architects
[0] [0]- Media: Architecture - Talks
- 2013-01-17 - 2013-05-06
Looks at the architects associated with the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum.More »
"History and Archeology of Musashino" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Sculpture - Ceramics
- 2012-07-28 - 2012-12-24
This exhibition showcases materials from the Musashino Folk Museum (the former incarnation of the present museum), together with other pieces that were subsequently transferred to the present collection....More »
"Wheat and Musashino Lifestyle: If there's people, there's udon" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Installation
- 2012-04-21 - 2012-07-08
One of the representative crops of the Musashino plain is wheat. Since the early Showa era wheat has been grown in order to produce udon for self-consumption and sale, creating a strong sense of community...More »
"100 Years of Mantoku Ryokan Lifestyle" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Architecture - Crafts
- 2012-01-17 - 2012-04-08
Ome City's Mantoku Ryokan was recently reconstructed and added to the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum. This exhibition allows visitors to get close to the original lifestyles of those who inhabited...More »
"History and Archeology of Musashino" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Crafts - Ceramics
- 2011-10-01 - 2011-11-27
This exhibition offers visitors a general overview of the history and culture of the Musashino region, showcasing a selection of archeological and archival materials that used to belong to the collection...More »
"Samurai Houses" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Architecture - Talks
- 2011-04-23 - 2011-07-10
Japan's samurai houses of yore consisted of a "front" and "interior". These terms were used to refer not just to the spatial layout of the building, but also to more metaphorical roles and functions: the...More »
"Musashi Mitake Shrine and Mount Takao Yakuoin" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Painting
- 2011-01-15 - 2011-04-10
In recent years, studies of old documents related to the Shinto priesthood at Musashi Mitake Shrine and Mount Takao's Yakuo-in have shed new light on the history of the area. This exhibition traces the...More »
"Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum Collection Exhibition"
[0] [1]- Media: Crafts - Ceramics
- 2010-09-25 - 2010-12-12
This exhibition features archeological materials from the collection of the former Musashino Folk Museum that were transferred to the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum when it closed in 1992.More »
"The Structure of Architecture" Exhibition
[0] [3]- Media: Architecture - Talks
- 2010-06-19 - 2010-09-05
This exhibition introduces visitors to how various types of architecture are constructed, including arches, domes, towers and high-rises. Also featured will be the work of carpenters, plasterers and other...More »
"Tama's Sake Breweries" Exhibition
[0] [1]- 2010-03-20 - 2010-05-30
The various types of sake produced in regions throughout Japan each have their own unique taste and aroma. The Tama area of Tokyo was once home to many sake breweries that helped to develop the local economy....More »
"The History of Musashino through Artifacts" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Ceramics
- 2010-01-05 - 2010-03-07
Musashino Folk Museum was the previous incarnation of the current Museum. Collected from the 50s to the 90s, the artifacts on view continue to have academic as well as artistic appeal. On view is the collection...More »
"Captivating Kanban & Harigami Ads" Exhibition
[0] [2]- Media: Graphics - Illustration
- 2009-06-13 - 2009-09-27
Eye-catching, beautiful and sometimes humorous kanban (signboards) and harigami (print advertisements) are everywhere around us. This exhibition introduces the history of kanban and harigami, highlighting...More »
"7th Koganei Park Sakura Photography" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Photography
- 2009-05-12 - 2009-05-31
This Month's Traditional Craft Performance
[0] [0]- Media: Crafts - Talks
- 2009-05-09 - 2009-05-10
Silverware called "tombo-dama" by craftsmen from Kita Ward, Tokyo.More »
This Month's Traditional Craft Performance
[0] [0]- Media: Crafts - Talks
- 2009-03-21 - 2009-03-22
On display are hand-painted Yuuzen silk and "tsumami-kanzashi" (traditional hairpin) by craftsmen from Arakawa Ward, Tokyo.More »
"Appreciating Sakura - The Past and Present of Cherry Blossom Viewing" Exhibition
[0] [1]- Media: Painting - Prints - Talks
- 2009-03-20 - 2009-05-31
Since the ancient times, sakura, or cherry blossoms, has been a symbolic flower in Japan, and there are many famous viewing spots across the country. In the central area of Tokyo, places such as Ueno and...More »
This Month's Traditional Craft Performance
[0] [0]- Media: Crafts
- 2009-02-07 - 2009-02-08
Bekkou (decorative tortoise shell) and carved ivory by craftsmen from Itabashi Ward, Tokyo.More »
"Japanese Architecture Section 4: Architectural Fragments - The Collection of Tsutomu Ichiki" Exhibition
[0] [4]- Media: Architecture - Talks
- 2009-01-04 - 2009-03-01
Architecture is comprised of hundreds and thousands of parts. Once it is built, through its relationship with people and the environment, it begins to hold function, purpose and meaning. However, most...More »
This Month's Traditional Craft Performance
[0] [0]- Media: Crafts
- 2009-01-04 - 2009-01-05
On display are hand-painted Yuuzen silk and wood carvings by craftsmen from Nerima Ward, Tokyo.More »
"Architectural Museums in Japan" Exhibition
[0] [1]- Media: Architecture - Talks
- 2008-09-13 - 2008-12-07
Architectural museums can be found all over Japan. They aim to transmit the uniqueness of local buildings, traditional and vernacular architectural traditions, and the charm of Japanese cityscapes to future...More »
"Summer and Architecture" Exhibition
[0] [3]- Media: Architecture
- 2008-07-01 - 2008-08-31
One typical characteristic of Japanese architecture is the attention and effort devoted to making buildings tolerably cool enough to live in during the hot summers. With open-plan shoji doors, fusuma sliding...More »
"Attractiveness of Wooden Buildings" Exhibition
[0] [1]- Media: Architecture
- 2008-03-28 - 2008-06-01
Japan has long been a country rich in forest resources, which gave rise to various forms of wooden architecture. Imposing yet finely detailed and delicate shrines and temples and stout and sturdy "minka"...More »
"Koganei Park / Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum Cherry Blossoms Exhibition"
[0] [1]- Media: Photography
- 2008-03-25 - 2008-04-06
Award winning works from the past five exhibitions will be on display in the business center. Viewing is free.More »
"4th Koganei Cherry Blossoms Now and Then Exhibition"
[0] [0]- Media: Photography
- 2008-03-11 - 2008-03-23
"Kanban Commercial Architecture Best 5" Art Talk
[0] [0]- Media: Talks
- 2008-02-23 - 2008-02-23
February 23rd (Saturday), 14:30 - Museum Talk: "Kanban Commercial Architecture Best 5" by Isamu Yoneyama (Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum assistant professor) More »
This Week at Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
[0] [0]- Media: Talks
- 2008-02-10 - 2008-02-11
Live performance of traditional crafts (by Nerima Ward craftsmen) -Tokyo hand drawn Yuzen printed silk -Wood sculpture 10:30 - 15:30More »
This Week at Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
[0] [0]- Media: Crafts - Party
- 2007-12-08 - 2007-12-09
-New Year's Decorations Workshop 10:30-15:00 First session, 10:30-12:00 Second session, 13:30-15:00 *Up to 30 participants per session. *Please make reservations. -Traditional craft demo by craftsman...More »
This Week at Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
[0] [0]- Media: Crafts - Talks
- 2007-11-24 - 2007-11-25
November 24th (Sat), 25th (Sun) -Christmas Wreath workshop 13:00-16:00 *Up to 15 participants *Please make reservations. -Traditional craft demo by a craftsman from Tama region 10:30-15:30 Woodblock...More »
3rd Koganei Park Field Bird Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Photography
- 2007-11-13 - 2007-11-25
This Week at Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
[0] [0]- Media: Talks
- 2007-10-27 - 2007-11-04
OCtober 27th (Sat) Museum Talk "Date House Gate - Ancient Style and Modernity" by Isamu Yoneyama 14:30- November 3rd (Sat, holiday) and 4th (Sun) Discover and experience with craftsmen! 10:30～16:00 Special...More »
This Week at Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
[0] [0]- Media: Talks
- 2007-10-07 - 2007-10-23
-Live performance of traditional craft by Sumida Ward craftsmen (decorative hairpins, tabi socks) October 7th (Sun), 8th (Mon) 10:30～15:30 -Tsunashima House Year-round "Jusanya Decorations" October...More »
This Week at Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
[0] [0]- Media: Crafts
- 2007-09-16 - 2007-09-17
Live performance of traditional craft Dates: September 16th-17th Time: 10:30-16:30 Ukiyo-e print and Buddhist sculpture craftsmen from Shinagawa-ku will give performances.More »
"Working Firefighters" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Painting
- 2007-08-28 - 2007-09-02
This Week at Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
[0] [0]- Media: Crafts - Talks - Performance Art
- 2007-08-18 - 2007-08-25
August 18th (Sat), 19th (Sun) Demonstration of traditional craftwork 10:30-16:30 Craftsmen from Koutou Ward will display cutting knife craft and doll craft. August 25th (Sat) Museum Talk from 14:30 "The...More »
Kogaeni Takigi-Noh Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Photography
- 2007-08-14 - 2007-08-26
Tanabata Origami Workshop
[0] [0]- Media: Crafts - Party
- 2007-06-30 - 2007-07-01
The workshop will show how to fold Tanabata-themed origami figures such as Orihime and Hikoboshi. Also, wishes will be written on Tanzaku (strips of paper) and decorated. Please come to Yoshinoya within...More »
Museum Talk
[0] [0]- Media: Talks
- 2007-06-23 - 2007-06-24
Gallery Talk: "Architectural Characteristics of Kyuujishoin Otamaya" by Isamu Yoneyama June 23rd, 14:30- Performance of Traditional Crafts: "Gobo-jime / Tsurishinobu" June 23rd & 24th, 10:30-16:30 Performed...More »
5th Koganei Park and Open Air Museum Cherry Blossom Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Photography
- 2007-05-15 - 2007-05-27
This Month's Traditional Craft Performance
[0] [0]- Media: Crafts
- 2007-05-12 - 2007-05-13
Hand-painted Yuuzen silk and metalwork by craftsmen from Arakawa Ward, Tokyo. More »
"One Hundred Views of New Tokyo" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Painting - Prints
- 2007-03-17 - 2007-05-06
Beginning at the end of the Edo Era, pleasure jaunts in the name of religion such as the Ise and Konpira pilgrimages became popular, drawing attention to "famous places" such as historic ruins, Shinto...More »
"Beauty of Early Spring" Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Painting - Fashion - Crafts
- 2007-01-05 - 2007-03-04
Scenes of people's lives and events in early spring will be introduced through paintings and reference materials. More »
Koganei Park - Wild Bird Photography Exhibition
[0] [0]- Media: Photography
- 2006-02-14 - 2006-02-26
At the Base of a Tower Under Construction - Life in the late 1950s
[0] [3]- Media: Photography - Installation
- 2005-11-23 - 2006-09-03
The scene is Tokyo Tower under construction at the beginning of 1955. How did the families who ran independent businesses at the base of the tower - so symbolic of the new age - respond to the arrival...More »
Pre-History of Tokyo: Archaeological Materials from the Late Musashino History Museum
[0] [0]- Media: Crafts - Ceramics
- 2005-07-12 - 2005-09-19
The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum used to be called the Musashino History Museum. Between 1954 and 1991, the late museum administered a wide range of activities to document the history of Musashino...More »
Doraemon and the Empty Land
[0] [0]- Media: Architecture
- 2004-12-07 - 2005-06-26
This exhibition recreates the good-old-day Japanese town depicted in the popular animation "Doraemon". Special attention was paid to recreate a of wide, clear space that children used to play in, a few...More »
Literature in Musashino Prefecture
[0] [0]- 2004-09-14 - 2004-11-28
This exhibition introduces the charm of writers associated with Musashino, such as Doppo Kunikida who expressed natural beauty through poems, Tokutomi who practiced the life of an "esthetic farmer", Katai...More »
2D
- Graphics (27)
- Illustration (46)
- Painting (195)
- Drawing (77)
- Manga (13)
- Nihonga (28)
- Photography (84)
- Prints (43)
3D
- Architecture (15)
- Sculpture (103)
- Installation (58)
- Fashion (11)
- Product (17)
- Crafts (44)
- Ceramics (32)
Screen
- Video and Film (41)
- Animation (10)
Misc.
- Media Arts (21)
- Sound (7)
- Performance Art (11)
- Art Festival (0)
- Art Fair (0)
- Artist in Residence (0)
- Art Competition (1)
Particip.
Area:
Ginza, Marunouchi(66) Ueno, Yanaka(23) Kyobashi, Nihonbashi(36) Omotesando, Aoyama(36) Shinjuku(28) Shibuya(17) Roppongi, Nogizaka(44) Ebisu, Daikanyama(28) Musashino, Tama(31) Bakurocho(7) Shirokane, Hiroo(5) Chiyoda(16) Odaiba, Kachidoki(12) Kiyosumi, Ryogoku(18) Ichigaya, Kagurazaka(10) Setagaya, Kawasaki(15) Yokohama, Kanagawa(28) Tokyo: Others(19) Kanto: others(43)
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