Ajippa has partially reopened to visitors!
This free exhibition space has been divided into two parts, each with their own
opening hours.
The Activity Zone
is open on weekends and
public holidays, and the Exhibition
Zone is open from Tuesdays to Fridays.
We request that visitors to the Activity Zone take off their shoes before
entering the space. Visitors who wish to view the Exhibition Zone can enter with
their shoes on.
Multisensory programs
Ajippa is proud to present a selection of educational activities that make use of our visitors’ five senses, as well as programs that draw upon world cultures to encourage young people to adopt a global mindset.
Fun, interactive displays
A portmanteau of the Japanese words ajia (“Asia”) and harappa (“field”), the Ajippa Interactive Exhibition Gallery was designed to be a space for expansive, broad exploration.
Child-friendly space
Visitors with children are more than welcome to learn about world cultures in this space! Join our helpful volunteers as they conduct kid-friendly workshops and events.
Introducing children to museums from an early age
As you step into the museum’s entrance hall on the first floor, you’ll find yourself greeted by a rainbow of banners over the Ajippa Interactive Exhibition Hall. Aiming to bring engaging, interactive experiences to children, this space was designed specifically for a younger audience.
Unique, multi-sensory programs
Use your senses of sight, hearing, touch, and smell to experience world cultures and history.
Content for all visitors and all schedules
This exhibition space features a wide range of activities for all types of visitors.
Enjoy playing with toys from around the world, playing various instruments, trying
your hand at handicrafts, taking your time viewing the displays, or even chatting
with our volunteers. In this space, you are empowered to choose what you want to do,
and at what pace. The Mini Gallery* space at the back of Ajippa’s main exhibition
space also features displays curated by our volunteers.
*Closed until further notice on account of Covid-19.
Immersive workshops to enrich your experience
The museum also conducts, on occasion, workshops where children can try being museum
researchers. Participants are given the opportunity to conduct simulated research
investigations and exhibition work in order to learn more about what work goes into
making an exhibition happen.
Immersive workshops to enrich your experience
The museum also conducts, on occasion, workshops where children can try being museum researchers. Participants are given the opportunity to conduct simulated research investigations and exhibition work in order to learn more about what goes into making an exhibition happen.
Feature display
On the left of Ajippa’s main entrance is a small feature corner, which plays host to various themed displays throughout the year.
Ajippa Hut
This corner of Ajippa is dedicated to seasonal and tie-in
displays with concurrent museum programming. Visitors can even try on traditional
costumes from various cultures.
Mini Gallery
This smaller exhibit space, located at the back of Ajippa’s main room, is used for
rotating themed displays, as well as immersive workshops. This section is currently
home to a volunteer-curated display on the Akiyoshi Collection of folk dolls.
*The Mini Gallery space is closed until further notice on account of
Covid-19.
*The Akiyoshi Collection display is currently available within the main Ajippa
space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Aside from these big workshops, the team has also prepared handicraft-based Box Kits, which are available in the exhibition space and do not require pre-registration.