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For the General Public
*in Japanese, except some lectures and Google Arts & Culture
Programs

Various programs are offered at the NMWA, including talks about special exhibitions and the Collection Galleries and Volunteer Staff-led tours and activities. See each section here for program descriptions and how to participate. Events held on an occasional basis are announced just prior to the event day.

Art Talks *in Japanese only

Volunteer Staff members conduct “Art Talk” gallery talks on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays and Sundays of every month. Focusing on five to seven NMWA collection works, these talks are suitable for all visitors, including first-time visitors to the NMWA.

Friday Night Talks

“Art Talk” gallery talks held on Saturdays and Sundays, these Friday Night Talks are held during the NMWA’s late opening hours on Fridays. A Volunteer Staff member chooses three NMWA collection works and gives an approximately ten-minute talk about each work. (No set schedule).

Architectural Tours *in Japanese only

Volunteer Staff members lead tours of the NMWA buildings every Wednesday and on the first, third and fifth Sundays of every month. Enjoy walking through the Le Corbusier-designed Main Building and Forecourt with a guide. These tours are suitable for all visitors, including those with little knowledge of architecture.

Lectures / Slide Talks

Lectures and Slide Talks on special exhibition topics are given by NMWA curatorial staff members and invited specialists. These events vary, from some aimed at general audiences and others aimed at visitors with more advanced knowledge of the subjects under discussion. Some lectures have interpretation from Japanese to other languages, while the Slide Talks are in Japanese only.

Workshops

Through various experiential activities, whether creative projects, discussions, or physical activities, these occasional workshops provide visitors with a deeper understanding of art works.

Miscellaneous

In addition to regularly scheduled seasonal events and programming, such as Christmas at the NMWA, other events and programs are held on an occasional basis. Please confirm details of these events at the links provided on the NMWA website shortly before each event is held.