7th Seasonal Exhibition “The NAM Collection”

Overview

The NAM showcases the history and culture of the Ainu people. As part of its mission, our museum conducts research on Ainu cultural materials preserved both in Japan and abroad. It also acquires materials through purchase, donation, and deposit and preserves them.

This exhibition offers a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes work involved in collecting and preserving materials—an aspect that usually remains hidden in regular exhibitions. By featuring items from the museum’s collection and incorporating interactive exhibits that allow visitors to directly touch replicas, we encourage dialogue between the museum, the creators, and the visitors. The exhibition aims to make Ainu cultural materials more accessible to the public while highlighting our ongoing efforts to pass this cultural heritage on to future generations.

Information

7th Seasonal Exhibition “The NAM Collection”

Click here for the NAM Collection site.

【 Date 】
December 14, 2024 to February 16, 2025

【 Closed on 】
Mondays (or the following weekday if it is a holiday); December 29, 2024 through January 3, 2025; January 14 and February 13, 2025 ※ The museum will be opened on January 13 and February 10, 2025.

【 Opening hours 】
9:00am to 5:00pm

【 Venue 】
National Ainu Museum 2F Special Exhibition Room

【 Organized by 】
National Ainu Museum

【 Cooperation by the 】
Ainu Association of Hokkaido

Admission

• Entry to the museum is included with admission to Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park.
• For more information see: Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park Entrance Fee (Upopoy website)

Events

Related events will be organized during the exhibition. Event details will be posted in due course.

The flyer for this exhibition can be downloaded as a PDF file (2MB) from the image below.