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Two programs for children aged 6 to 10 and accompanying adults are offered on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month when admission to the museum's collection exhibition is free. The two are: a service that rents art appreciation tools (instruments), named Bijutool (from the words "bijutsu" [art] and tool); the other is a creative experiential program called Doyo Bijutsu, or "Saturday Arts."
Bijutool is a portable kit to enhance visitor enjoyment of paintings and sculptures at the museum. Each Bijutool contains different tools, games, and activities for different artworks. These materials encourage children (ages 6-10) and adults to enjoy art works together in the galleries. Families visiting with chilidren for the first time and those new to the art world are welcome to use Bijutool!
No reservations needed. Check the schedule below and stop by the checkout desk in the permanent collection gallery at the NMWA!
- Dates and hours:
- The second and the fourth Saturdays during March through May
March 13, 27, April 10, 24, May 8, 22
11:00am-5:30pm (anytime)
*Note that checkout closes at 4:00pm. - Cost:
- Free of charge (Permanent collection galleries are also free admission on these days)
“Doyo Bijutsu” is a set of programs combining the appreciation of our collection of paintings and sculptures with experiential activities. Advance booking is required. Please check our schedule and details, and then fax your application to the museum. (This program is conducted only in Japanese.)
"How Did They Paint That?"
Let's look at the works in our collection and figure out all the fun ways to paint a picture.
Then we can each create art works by making lines, patterns, and using our own special designs.
- Participants: Children aged 6 to 10 who must be accompanied by adults
- Capacity: 15 (including adults)
- Costs: free of charge
- Dates and hours: please see the following schedule.
| Before noon | Afternoon | |
|---|---|---|
| January 9 (Saturday) | 10:00 - 12:00fully booked | 14:00 - 16:00fully booked |
| January 23(Saturday) | 10:00 - 12:00fully booked | 14:00 - 16:00fully booked |
| February 13(Saturday) | 10:00 - 12:00fully booked | 14:00 - 16:00fully booked |
| February 27(Saturday) | 10:00 - 12:00fully booked | 14:00 - 16:00fully booked |
* The same program will be provided in January and February
Application: First-come, first served
Please print the fax application. Fill out the application completely and fax it to the National Museum of Western Art.
- Download fax application (PDF 460KB, in Japanese only)
- Fax number: 03-3828-5797
* The museum will reply to you by telephone after receiving your completed application. If you do not receive a phone call within 3 business days of your application, please call us to confirm.
For details, call 03-3828-5168.
