Asuka Historical Museum - Past Events
Below is a list of all past events for Asuka Historical Museum. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.
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Asuka Archeology 2017
Presenting the findings of archeological investigations and research in the Asuka area during 2015 and 2016.More »
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Excavating the Takamatsuzuka Tomb – Discovering Building Techniques
This exhibition looks back on a decade of stone chamber discomposing work by the Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties. Learn about Takamatsu Tomb construction techniques and mural conservation...More »
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Archeology of Asuka 2015
In recent years, there have been many important archaeological discoveries relating to the Kofun burial mounds that gives new insight into these ancient tombs. This exciting exhibition reveals the most...More »
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Astronomy and the Kitora Tomb
Presenting the latest research from the Kitora Tomb along with star maps and other documents related to the ancient astronomy of the Asuka period. [Related Event] Lecture “Kitora Tomb and Astronomy” Date:...More »
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Beginning with Buddha
An extensive introduction to Buddhist statues from the Asuka period. [Related Event] Lecture (in Japanese) Date: May.9 (Sat) From 14:00 (Open from 13:30) Location: Lecture Room, Asuka Historical...More »
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Asuka Archeology 2014 - From Jomon, Yayoi, and Kofun to Asuka
Presenting the findings of archeological investigations and research in the Asuka area, under the theme “From Jomon, Yayoi, and Kofun to Asuka.” [Related Events] Gallery Talk Date: Jan.17 (Sat) from...More »
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Memories from Asuka Fujiwara
In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, fragments and materials extracted during the excavation investigation of the Asuka Fujiwara area...More »
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Asuka Roof Tiles— The 5th Asuka Historical Museum Photo Contest
An open-call exhibition of pictures capturing the beauty of traditional kawara roof tiles in Asuka, Nara, plus stories about photographing these architectural gems. [Related Event] Photography Classrooms...More »
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The Artisans of Antinquity— The Asuka Period as Seen Through Crafts
The Asuka period, which saw the arrival of Buddhism in Japan, is considered a revolutionary age of cultural enlightenment during which metalwork, pottery, lacquer, glass art, and other forms of craftsmanship...More »
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Asuka Archeology 2013
Presenting the findings of archeological investigations and research in the Asuka area. [Related Events] Gallery Talks Date: Feb. 22 (Sat), Mar. 9 (Sun) from 13:30 Venue: Asuka Historical Museum...More »
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“The Road to Fujiwarakyo, Asuka”
1400 years ago in November of 613 there is a record that a great road was built between Nanba, Osaka and Asuka, Nara, which we can generally discern as the Takeuchimachi road and the Yokooji road of today....More »
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Archaeology of Fujiwara-kyo and Asuka
Exhibition revealing the findings of excavations and surveys of archaeological sites in the former capitals of Japan, Fujiwara-kyo and Asuka, carried out using a natural science approach known as archaeological...More »
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"The Kitora Kofun Wall Paintings: Twelve Zodiac Signs" Exhibition
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Kazuko Hayakawa "Archaeology Through Illustrations"
The exhibition features illustrations by Kazuko Hayakawa, who often contributes work for archeology books and encyclopedias. The ancient world is depicted with a fun touch. *Exhibiting at Special Exhibition...More »
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"Genmu" the Kitora Kofun Wall Painting
This year the museum is displaying the wall painting "Genmu" to the public. More »
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"The Kifura Kofun Wall Paintings" Exhibition
The exhibition will feature the progress and historical background of the Kitora Kofun in accordance with the opening of the wall paintings. More »