Current Exhibitions

Special Exhibitions

The Special Exhibitions are treasure troves of inspiration filled with beauty and knowledge from all over the world. They are held several times a year under a wide range of themes, displaying excellent works carefully selected from collections in Japan and overseas. The Museum aims to make every exhibition interesting for new and seasoned visitors alike.

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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.

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Cultural Exchange Exhibition
Feature Exhibitions

Highly original temporary exhibitions add dynamism to the Cultural Exchange Exhibition Hall.

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Featured Exhibition

The Cutting Edge of Beauty
Japanese Swords from the Kitazaki Tetsurō Collection

30 January (Tue) – 14 April (Sun) 2024
きゅーはく春のツアー お花をさがそう
Kyuhaku Spring Tour

Let’s Look for Flowers!

12 March 2024 (Tues) – 12 May 2024 (Sun)