KAB Events - Wakayama City Museum

Wakayama City Museum - Past Events

Below is a list of all past events for Wakayama City Museum. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.

Surugaya’s Kashigata - Wooden Molds of Japanese Sweets
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- Media: Product
- 2017-07-22 - 2017-08-27
In the Edo era, the traditional Japanese sweet shop “Surugaya” took over the Kishu Tokugawa Family’s confectionery business. The history of Wakayama is told through a display of the much admired “Kashigata”...More »
Omotesenke and the Kishu Tokugawa Clan
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- Media: Painting - Graphics - Ceramics
- 2015-10-17 - 2015-11-23
This exhibition explores the close relationship between the Omotesenke, a tea house following the teachings of Sen Rikyu, and the Kishu branch of the Tokugawa clan. Special focus is placed upon the Kishu...More »
Local History Through Ancient Documents!
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- 2015-04-18 - 2015-05-31
As an exploration of local history, ancient documents related to the Wakayama region are on display.More »
Tools that Tell History’s Story
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- Media: Crafts
- 2015-01-14 - 2015-03-01
An exhibition of everyday items such as farming and lifestyle tools, donated by Wakayama’s citizens.More »
Tour of the Edo Period— Wakayama Castle Towns and Temple and Shrine Pilgrimages
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- 2014-10-18 - 2014-11-24
Follow in the footprints of Edo-period travellers, learning about how people travelled in the Kii Province (present-day Wakayama Prefecture) and how the people of Kii interacted with these travellers.More »
The Scenery and Plan of a Manor
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- Media: Painting
- 2014-07-19 - 2014-08-24
An exhibition that traces the history of typical Japanese manors, from formation to demolition. Hand-drawn maps and the scenery around these manors introduce the local medieval Wakayama and people’s lifestyles...More »
Rediscovering Wakayama’s History
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- Media: Crafts - Talks
- 2014-04-19 - 2014-06-01
Presenting simple lessons on the histories of Wakayama Prefecture and Japan with historical documents and artifacts used in Elementary and Junior High School social studies textbooks. [Related Events] Lectures...More »
“A History Contained in Tools”
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- Media: Sculpture - Product
- 2014-01-15 - 2014-03-02
A collection of tools from the local district which tell of a history of past lifestyles.More »
“A Town of Trams - From their Start to Finish”
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- 2013-10-19 - 2013-12-01
The tram system of Wakayama was first launched in 1909 and continued in use until 1971. This exhibition reflects upon the history of the street car and its relationship with the local area through a series...More »
The World of the Fisherman - Coastline Excavations
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- Media: Sculpture - Crafts
- 2013-07-20 - 2013-09-01
Exhibition of excavated items from coastal areas that illustrate the coexistence of man and the sea. [Museum tour] 8/5 (Mon) 13:00-15:30 Admission free but reservation required *Please refer to the...More »
"Calligraphic Works from the Modern Period" Exhibition
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- Media: Graphics
- 2008-04-26 - 2008-05-25
The exhibition features works created by local artists from the Wakayama area.More »
"Nankai's Suppression; the History and Culture of Wakayama Castle" Exhibition
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- Media: Photography
- 2007-10-20 - 2007-11-25
Wakayama castle is the symbol of Wakayama city. After bombings during WWII, it has been almost 50 years since its renovation. The exhibition will reflect the castle's history and its art, maps and archaeological...More »
"Children and Life during War" Exhibition
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- Media: Product - Crafts
- 2007-04-28 - 2007-06-03
The Japanese live in a rather peaceful time without war. This is because during the Showa period, especially around World War II, people went through great sufferings to rebuild the nation. Beginning this...More »
The 7th Wakayama City Excavation "Gifts from the Below Ground"
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- Media: Crafts - Ceramics
- 2007-04-21 - 2007-06-03
Wakayama city has approximately 450 excavation sites. In this exhibition, there will be items on display from the Inpe and Nishinosho site. The displayed items were found during the 2005-2006 excavation...More »