Special Exhibition Hall
These are the Special Exhibitions planned for 2023–24. Please note that some details, including exhibition titles, have yet to be finalized and are subject to change. Finalized details will be released closer to the date of the exhibition.
Special Exhibition
Ancient Mexico
Maya, Aztec, and Teotihuacan
3 October (Tues) – 10 December (Sun) 2023
The people of Mexico, who lived in diverse natural environments, invented one of the earliest calendars and systems of writing. In addition to treasures from the Aztec and Teotihuacan civilizations, this exhibition of ancient Mexican art brings the Mayan Mask of the Red Queen, Lady Ix Tz'akbu Ajaw, to Asia for the first time.
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Mask of the Red Queen
Maya, late 7th century
Palenque Site Museum
Disk of Mictlantecuhtli
Teotihuacan, 300–450
National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico (MNA)
Eagle Warrior
Aztec, 1440–69
Templo Mayor Museum
Special Exhibition
Celebrating the 270th
Anniversary of His Birth
Nagasawa Rosetsu
Life, Legacy, and Boundless Imagination
6 February (Tues) – 31 March (Sun) 2024
Step into the fantastic, playful world of Japanese painter Nagasawa Rosetsu in this exhibition, which is finally making its Kyushu debut in 2024. In addition to the Important Cultural Properties, the Tiger and Dragon screen paintings, this exhibition brings a number of Rosetsu’s well-known works together to showcase his exceptionally bold and dynamic style.
Important Cultural Property
(Top) Tiger; (bottom) Dragon
By Nagasawa Rosetsu
Kushimoto Okyo Rosetsu Art Museum at Muryoji Temple, Wakayama
Exhibition period: 6 Feb – 3 Mar 2024
Please note that the exhibition schedule is subject to change without prior notice. We advise visitors to confirm details of each exhibition on the website before visiting the museum.
Cultural Exchange Exhibition Hall
Kyushu National Museum’s Cultural Exchange Exhibition Hall is a permanent exhibition hall with a fresh twist. It plays host to Feature Exhibitions, which are smaller-scale exhibitions that bring visitors on an in-depth exploration of more specific aspects of history and culture. Alongside regular exhibit changes and special themed displays, the Cultural Exchange Exhibition tells a different story with each visit. Here are the Feature Exhibitions and other themed displays planned for 2023–2024.
Cultural Exchange Exhibition Hall
The Beauty of Prayer
Buddhist Art from the Goryeo and Joseon Dynasties
New Year Special Display
Hatsune Maki-e Trousseau
National Treasure from the Tokugawa Art
Museum
1 January (Mon) – 29 January (Sun) 2024
Cultural Exchange Exhibition Hall
The Cutting Edge of Beauty (working title)
30 January (Tues) – 14 April (Sun) 2024
Feature Exhibitions and other themed displays all take place in the permanent Cultural
Exchange Exhibition Hall. All Special Exhibition tickets also include entry into the
Cultural Exchange Exhibition.
Please note that exhibition titles and details are subject to change without prior
notice. We advise visitors to confirm details of the exhibitions on the website before
visiting the museum.