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FY 2025 Exhibitions
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Planned exhibition
The Archaeology of Harvest:
The Beginnings of Agriculture in the Mino Region
March 29 (Sat) – May 25 (Sun), 2025
This exhibition explores the origins of agriculture in the Mino region based on archaeological sites and artifacts from the Yayoi and Kofun periods. Featuring pottery, wooden farming tools, and other rice cultivation-related materials excavated from sites in Gifu City, Ogaki City, and Kani City, the exhibition showcases the spread of paddy field-based agriculture in Mino from the Yayoi to Kofun periods.
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Planned Exhibition Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Museum's Opening
Edo Book World
－The Flourishing Publishing Culture in Gifu－
Exhibition period: June 7 (Sat) – July 27 (Sun), 2025
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Upcoming
Special Exhibition Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Museum's Opening
Gifu Castle and Oda Nobunaga
－Reconstructing the Image of Gifu Castle through Excavation Findings－
Exhibition period: August 8 (Fri) – October 13 (Mon & Holiday), 2025
FY 2024 Exhibitions
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Museum’s Choice
Voyaging Across Oceans: Lacquerware
－The World of Namban Lacquerware－
Exhibition period: June 8 (Sat) – July 15 (Mon & Holiday), 2024
This is an exhibition of “Namban lacquerware,” crafted in Japan from the end of the Azuchi-Momoyama to the early Edo period and exported to Europe. In just about 50 years, Namban lacquerware became a symbol of East-West cultural exchange, captivating both Japanese and European audiences. Discover the allure of Namban lacquerware in this exhibition.
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Planned exhibition
Beware of fire!
The 400-Year History of Firefighting in GifuExhibition period: August 3 (Sat) – September 16 (Mon & Holiday), 2024
An exhibition introducing Gifu's firefighting history. The exhibition gathers firefighting tools and historical materials from the Edo period onwards, preserved in Gifu City and its surrounding areas, to trace the history of firefighting up to the present day.
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Special exhibition
“TSUNAGU (Connect)”
― A special exhibition related to “Gifu: Land of Clear Waters” Cultural Festival 2024Exhibition period: October 12 (Sat) – November 24 (Sun), 2024
This is a special exhibition related to “Gifu: Land of Clear Waters” Cultural Festival 2024. With the title “Connect,” which is part of the theme “Together, Connect, Towards the Future,” we explore the interactions between the people of Gifu and literary figures brought together by the roads.
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Planned exhibition
Back to the Retro Japan
Exhibition period: December 13 (Fri), 2024 – March 9 (Sun), 2025
This exhibition introduces the changes of tools and lifestyles with a collection of “retro” and familiar tools from the last 40 to 150 years.
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FY 2023 Exhibitions
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Museum’s Choice
The Beautiful World of Gifu Lanterns
Exhibition period: June 3 (Sat) – July 17 (Mon/Holiday), 2023
An exhibit of Gifu lanterns will be held, one of the traditional crafts that Gifu City is proud of. Along with a variety of exquisite lanterns, the actual lantern-making tools and historical materials will be showcased, offering visitors a glimpse into the fascinating world of Gifu lanterns.
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Planned exhibition
Cormorant Fishing
—Traditional Fishing with Torches—Exhibition period: August 4 (Fri) – September 24 (Sun), 2023
This exhibition features artworks centered around cormorant fishing and displays equipment designated as an important tangible folk cultural property of the country.
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Special exhibition
Unification of Japan
—Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, Ieyasu and Gifu—Exhibition period: October 7 (Sat) – November 19 (Sun), 2023
This exhibition will focus on the battles set in the Mino region and the journey towards the “Unification of Japan” by Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu, showcasing the armor and other items of the Warring States period.
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Planned exhibition
Back to the Retro Japan
Exhibition period: December 8 (Fri), 2023 – March 10 (Sun), 2024
This exhibition introduces lifestyle changes through a collection of tools from 40 to 150 years ago.
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Planned exhibition
All We Know About Gifu’s Ancient Tombs
Exhibition period: March 30 (Sat), 2024 – May 26 (Sun), 2024
An exhibition introducing the ancient tombs of the Mino region, incorporating recent research and excavation findings.
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FY 2022 Exhibitions
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Museum’s Choice
The Edo Period’s Travel Boom:
This Museum Will Take You Traveling!Exhibition period: June 4 (Sat) – June 26 (Sun), 2022
This exhibit showcases travel during the Edo period. The pleasures of traveling during this time are introduced through Japanese woodblock prints, guidebooks, and travel diaries.
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Planned Exhibition
150 Years of Gifu’s Schooling: Commemorating 150 Years Since the Promulgation of the Education System Order
Exhibition period: July 16 (Sat) – August 28 (Sun), 2022
This exhibit showcases the changes in Japan’s schooling system after the modern era. Centering around documents found in Gifu’s elementary schools―it will reflect upon school history.
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Planned Exhibition
The Treasures of Ryushoji Temple, Famous Temples of Mino―A World of Ancient Documents and Buddhist Paintings―
Exhibition period: September 17 (Sat) – October 30 (Sun), 2022
Kikkosan Ryushoji Temple is located in Gifu City’s Nishinosho district. It’s an ancient, Buddhist temple of the Jodo sect founded in the 14th century, during the Nanbokucho period. This exhibit showcases some of Gifu Prefecture’s most impressive ancient documents and Buddhist paintings, handed down from Ryushoji Temple.
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Planned Exhibition
Back to the Retro Japan
Exhibition period: November 23 (Wed/Holiday), 2022 – March 5 (Sun), 2023
The exhibition introduces the changing of people’s lifestyles through a collection of “retro" and commonly-used tools from 40 to 150 years ago.
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Planned Exhibition
Kano Domain: 270 Years of Upholding the Edo Shogunate
Exhibition period: March 25 (Sat)−May 21 (Sun), 2023
Displayed is an abundance of documents, paintings, and other materials related to Kano Castle, the successive feudal lords, the town, and the village.
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FY 2021 Exhibitions
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Museum’s Choice
130 years after the Nobi Earthquake
– the disaster’s records and stories that have been handed downExhibition period: May 29 (Sat) – June 27 (Sun), 2021
As we mark the 130th year since the Nobi Earthquake on October 28th, 1891, we shed light on present-day disaster prevention.
The exhibit showcases: the damage in the area around Gifu City and victim support activities; how the records and data were passed down; and actions carried out to commemorate the victims.
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Special exhibition
The World of Noh Costumes in the early modern period
Exhibition period: July 17 (Sat) – September 12 (Sun), 2021
This exhibit showcases Noh costumes actually used at Noh theaters which was regarded as important as it became ceremonial entertainment for the warrior class during the Edo period. It provides introduction to how Noh costumes were improved during the time when high-quality domestic silk production systems, dyeing and weaving technologies were established.
The exhibit presents the charm of Noh costumes as art pieces that go beyond stage garments and the Japanese craftsmanship behind it, by introducing the historical background and the costumes restored by experts who have a deep understanding of the materials and techniques of the time.
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Special exhibition
Beyond the Tough Voyages
― Ganjin-Wajo(Jianzhen) and Monk Yoei from Mino ―Exhibition period: October 8 (Fri) – November 23 (Tue/Holiday), 2021
This exhibit showcases Ganjin-Wajo and the Monk Yoei, who made a great effort to bring Ganjin from China to Japan.
* Event periods and contents are subject to change or may be cancelled due to the spread of COVID-19.
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Planned exhibition
Back to the Retro Japan
Exhibition period: December 17 (Fri), 2021 – March 6 (Sun), 2022
This exhibit showcases tools used in daily life 150 – 40 years ago. Visitors can learn about them through the dioramas “Town” and “Home,” recreating the daily life back then.
* Event periods and contents are subject to change or may be cancelled due to the spread of COVID-19.
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Gifu Japanese Umbrella ― Craftsmanship and Beauty That Has Been Passed-Down
Exhibition period: March 26 (Sat), 2022 – May 22 (Sun), 2022
This exhibit showcases the passed-down craftsmanship and beauty of the “Gifu Japanese Umbrella”.
* Event periods and contents are subject to change or may be cancelled due to the spread of COVID-19.
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FY 2020 Exhibitions
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Museum’s Choice
Exhibition period: April 4 (Sat) –
June 28 (Sun)July 5 (Sun), 2020* Special exhibition room is closed from May 11 (Mon) through 15 (Fri) due to exhibition changes.
※Change of session
The museum’s collections and deposited items are on display.
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Museum’s Choice
Exhibition period: July 11 (Sat) – August 23 (Sun), 2020
* Special exhibition room is closed from August 3 (Mon) through 7 (Fri) due to exhibition changes.
The museum’s collections and deposited items are on display.
* Due to cancellation of the special exhibition “The World of Noh Costumes,” originally scheduled from July 10 (Fri) through August 30 (Sun), museum's choice is exhibited during the period.
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Canceled
Special exhibition
The World of Noh Costumes
Exhibition period: July 10 (Fri) – August 30 (Sun), 2020
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Special exhibition
NHK taiga drama series Special exhibition “Awaiting Kirin”
Exhibition period: September 18 (Fri) – November 3 (Tue/Holiday), 2020
An exhibition focusing on Akechi Mitsuhide, the main character in the NHK taiga drama series “Awaiting Kirin.” It highlights Mitsuhide and the era he lived in.
* Exhibited items shall partially change during the event period.
Closed: October 12 (Mon) & 13 (Tue)* As a measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection, all visitors for this exhibition are required to make reservations online to avoid crowd congestion at the venue. Please note that all visitors, regardless of whether the admission is free or not, are required to make reservations online.
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Planned exhibition
Back to the Retro Japan
Exhibition period: November 28 (Sat), 2020 – March 7 (Sun), 2021
This year, just like last year, antique tools dating back 150–40 years are collected and exhibited. They are exhibited in 2 categories that are connected to the life of children; “Town” and “Home.”
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Special exhibition
The Jinshin War
Exhibition period: March 26 (Fri) – May 16 (Sun), 2021
The Jinshin War of 672 is said to be the biggest war in the history of ancient Japan. In this exhibition, we introduce the details of the war as well as the people and regions in Gifu involved in it.
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FY 2019 Exhibitions
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Special exhibition
Yasunari Kawabata and Kaii Higashiyama: their beauty and literature
Exhibition period: April 5 (Fri) – May 26 (Sun), 2019
This exhibition explores the beauty of master painter Higashiyama and the deep world of literature of Yasunari Kawabata. Their footsteps are tracked in the collections.
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Museum’s choice
Cormorant fishing – paintings of cormorant fish hunting –
Exhibition period: June 8 (Sat) – July 15 (Mon/Holiday), 2019
In addition to the items from our collections, there is an exhibition of the “Usho” (cormorant fishing master) family collections and their tools which present the little-known aspects of cormorant fishing.
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Planned exhibition
The life and mind of the Jomon people – from excavations in Gifu Prefecture –
Exhibition period: August 1 (Wed) – September 23 (Mon/Holiday), 2019
Using the items found thus far from various excavation locations in Gifu prefecture, this exhibition presents various aspects of life of the Jomon people including tool-making techniques, pottery, communication methods with other areas, and their spirit world.
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Planned exhibition
Back to the retro Japan
Exhibition period: December 17 (Tue), 2019 – March 15 (Sun), 2020
This year, antique old tools, dating back 150-40 years ago, will be collected and exhibited. The tools are exhibited in 3 categories that are connected to the life of children; “Evolution of tools,” “Town” and “Home.”
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