Planned exhibition “Beware of fire! The 400-Year History of Firefighting in Gifu”
Firefighting, which protects lives and livelihoods from fires and disasters, has a history dating back to the Edo period. There is a saying that goes (literal translation): “Fires and fights are the flowers of Edo, and firemen are also the flowers of Edo,” which puts emphasis on the well-known activities of firefighters in the era. Similarly, in Gifu during that era, the presence of firefighters was indispensable. Through the establishment of modern firefighting organizations and the civil defense corps, the contemporary firefighting system called “jichitai shobo (municipal firefighting)” was developed in the post-war period. This exhibition gathers firefighting tools and historical materials from the Edo period onwards, preserved in Gifu City and the surrounding areas, tracing the history of firefighting in Gifu.
Overview
| Event period |
August 3 (Sat) – September 16 (Mon & Holiday), 2024 |
|---|---|
| Closed |
August 5 (Mon), 19 (Mon), 26 (Mon), September 2 (Mon), 9 (Mon) |
| Hours of operation |
9:00 am–5:00 pm (Entry until 4:30 pm) |
| Venue |
Special exhibition room on the 1st floor of Gifu City Museum of History |
| Admission fee |
310 yen (250 yen) for high school and up; 150 yen (90 yen) for elementary/junior high school students Discounted prices in parentheses are for groups of 20 or more. Free admission for those below (proof required for ① or ②. MIRAIRO ID accepted.) Gifu-City residents of age 70 or older Holders of physical disability certificate, mental disability certificate, rehabilitation certificate, or medical care recipient certificate for intractable diseases and one attendant Elementary / Junior high school students in Gifu City Junior high school students and younger visitors, and accompanying family members (of high school students and older) on August 18 (Sun) and September 15 (Sun) |
Main Exhibits
- Janome-gumi Large Paper Fan
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Edo Period
Owned by the Gifu City Fire Department
- Kano “Yo-gumi” Sashiko Hanten
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Mid-Meiji Period
Owned by Gifu City Museum of History
- Gasoline Pump
(Gifu Fire Brigade, First Division) -
Taisho Period
Owned by Gifu City Fire Department
Related Events
Real Firefighters Are Coming! ～Rekihaku Firefighting Festival～
- Fire Department Band Concert
①10:00–, ②10:40–, ③11:20– (each performance lasts approximately 25 minutes)
First-come, first-served basis on the day; the content of each performance is the same.
- Fire Engine Display, Inspector Display, Firefighter Uniform Display, Firefighter Suit Wear Experience, Water Fire Extinguisher Experience, Fire Safety Promotional Items Workshop, Wildfire Response Equipment (Water Jacket) Experience
September 1 (Sun) 9:00 am–5:00 pm (Entry until 4:30 pm)
In front of the main entrance (outside) and the 1F entrance hall, Gifu City Museum of History
Fire Department band concerts will be held in the 1F auditorium.
Gifu City Fire Department
Free (Separate admission fee required for the planned exhibition)
Activities may be changed or canceled without prior notice due to disasters or weather conditions.
Special Lecture on Firefighting History
“The Evolution of Firefighting Tools –From Destructive Methods to Modern Pumps–”
September 14 (Sat) 1:30 pm–3:00 pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)
170 participants (first-come-first-served basis on the day, no advance registration required)
1F Auditorium, Gifu City Museum of History
Free (However, a valid admission ticket for the day of entry is required)
Yuta MATSUSHIMA (Curator, Gifu City Museum of History)
Slide Presentation by the Curator (Exhibit Explanation)
①August 10 (Sat) ②August 11 (Sun) ③September 8 (Sun)
1:30 pm–2:30 pm (Doors open at 1:00 pm)
170 participants each day (first-come-first-served basis on the day, no advance registration required)
1F Auditorium, Gifu City Museum of History
Free (However, a valid admission ticket for the day of entry is required)
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