Kyuhaku New Year Tour
Catch the Dragon!
What comes to mind when you think of a dragon? Do you see a long body covered in scales, topped
by a head with horns and whiskers, or a fire-breathing beast spreading its wings?
The dragon is a mythical creature, familiar as one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac.
Since antiquity, dragons have been portrayed in numerous statues, paintings, and designs.
While their depictions have varied by period and region, all dragons were seen as spirit beasts
with mystical powers. They also served as protective deities or symbols of authority.
Kyushu National Museum, affectionately known as Kyuhaku, is open from 1 January 2024.
In honor of the Year of the Dragon, we will display works featuring dragon motifs.
Start your new year by looking for all the dragons you want to catch, right here at Kyuhaku!
Exhibition Period: |
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1 January (Mon) – 4 February (Sun) 2024 |
Venue: |
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Cultural Exchange Exhibition Hall (4 F) |
Tickets Cultural Exchange Exhibition Hall (Permanent Exhibition) |
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| Adults | 700 yen |
| University students | 350 yen |
| High school students, visitors under 18, and seniors above 70 Free | |
＊For more information on ticket prices, please refer to this page.
Exhibition Highlights
National Treasure Bronze Bell
Asuka period,7th century
Kanzeon-ji Temple, Fukuoka
Unsun karuta card game of Portuguese origins
Edo period,17th century
Kyushu National Museum
Quiz Rally:
Catch the dragon and win a prize!
What’s more, the first 50 participants each day will receive an original
Kyuhaku Metal
Badge!
(Bring your answer sheet to the cash register at the Museum Shop on the
first
floor.)
Activity Period:
1 January (Mon) – 4 February (Sun)
Venue:
Kyushu National Museum Cultural Exchange Exhibition Hall (4F)
Participation:
Free (Please note that you will need a ticket to enter the Cultural Exchange Exhibition Hall)
How to participate:
① Receive a copy of the Catch the Dragon flyer (the answer sheet
is on the back
side) and a pencil at the Cultural Exchange Exhibition Hall
(4F)
② Go around the Exhibition Hall and write your answers in pencil
on the answer
sheet. Please note that pens are not allowed in the Exhibition
Hall.
③ Write your address and other personal information on the back
side of the
flyer and bring it to the cash register at the Museum Shop (1F)
Prizes:
Those who have won a
prize will receive
their prizes by mail. Please note that we will be unable to
respond to phone and
email inquiries about the results of the lucky draw.
The prizes will be sent
by mail after 4
February 2024.
Please note that prize
vouchers cannot
be resold or transferred to other parties. Prizes cannot be
exchanged for other
goods.
The names and addresses
of prize
winners
will not be publicly disclosed.
Please note that prize
winners may be
disqualified if they submit fraudulent entries, or if there is
an error with
their address.
For inquiries, please contact:
Kyushu National Museum, Public Relations Division 092-929-3272 (only in Japanese), or leave a message through our contact form.
