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The Museum of Kyoto: Kyoto Culture Foundation President
The Museum of Kyoto Director
ARAMAKI Teiichi; Kyoto has flourished as a city blessed with scenic beauty, and its value has been raised by our predecessors' ceaseless efforts. The traditional culture of Kyoto has been continued into the present age. We can make the best use of it as a worthy contribution to society by stimulating scientific and social development, and pursuing a sense of presence and humanity. It is the giving of every effort that brings us new culture.
THE MUSEUM OF KYOTO was designed as a general cultural facility. The purpose is to introduce the culture of Kyoto, how it came into existence and developed as various ways of expressions, and to hand on the power of creating new culture.
The Permanent Exhibition has three sections: 1)a historical museum introducing history and culture, 2) an art gallery displaying works of painters of Japanese painting and Western painting, sculptors and artisans associated with Kyoto, and 3) a hall for showing films associated with Kyoto. We also hold Special Exhibitions, giving unique and fascinating displays on many different topics.
The former Bank of Japan-Kyoto Branch now stands as the symbol of THE MUSEUM OF KYOTO and is open to the public. It was built in the Meiji era, and is designated as an Important Cultural Property. In addition, artists and groups put their works on show in a special gallery space. You can enjoy shopping and dining in Mercantile Street "Roji Tmepo", where we have reproduced a scene typical of streets and houses of Kyoto in the latter part of the Edo era. We believe you will have a fascinating time here.
THE MUSEUM OF KYOTO plays an initiative role in introducing the culture of Kyoto. We are looking forward to your visit.
Opening Hours: 10:00 a.m.— 7:30 p.m.
Permanent Exhibitions 10:00 a.m.— 7:30 p.m. (last admissions 7:00 p.m.)
Special Exhibitions 10:00 a.m.— 6:00 p.m. (last admissions 5:30 p.m.)
Restaurants 10:00 a.m.— 8:30 p.m.
Closed: Monday (next day if the Monday is a holiday)
Dec. 28 — Jan. 3
Admission Fees (Permanent Exhibition): Adults ¥500 (Groups ¥400)
University Student ¥400 (Groups ¥320)
High school student and under ¥Free
＊Groups : 20 people or more
＊Special Exhibition : An additional fee is charged
Volunteer Commentator Service: As volunteer commentator service in English is available, ask for details at the reception.
For permanent exhibition (2F) 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

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How To Get To The Museum: Subway : 3 minutes’ walk from the 5th exit of Karasuma-Oike Station
Train / Hankyu Line : 7minutes’ walk from the 16th exit of Karasuma Station
　　　/ Keihan Line : 15minutes’ walk from the 6th exit of Sanjo Staition

Floor Guide

Main Building	7F	Offices
	6F	Exhibition Rooms
	5F	Exhibition Rooms
	4F	Special Exhibition
	3F	Permanent Exhibition (Arts and Crafts of Kyoto) Movie Hall, Film Gallery
	2F	Permanent Exhibition (History and Culture of Kyoto)
	1F	“ROJI TEMPO” (Shops and Restaurants),Museum Shop Cultural Information Corner,Information Desk,Offices
Annex	Hall, Shops

Address: Sanjo-Takakura,Nakagyo-ku,Kyoto, 604-8183
TEL：075-222-0888 FAX：075-222-0889

Exhibitions Schedule

KYOTO KOGEI BIENNALE

JAN. 19 , 2010—FEB.3

Hours:：10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. (last admissions 5:30 p.m.)
　Closed:：Monday (nextday if the monday is a holiday)
　Admissions：Free

THE LEGACY Of CARTHAGE
A Journey Across the Mediterranean

FEB. 11 , 2010—APR.4

Hours:：10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. (last admissions 5:30 p.m.)
　Closed:：Monday (nextday if the monday is a holiday)
　Admissions： (Groups 20% off)
Adults/¥1,300
　College and senior high school students/¥900
　Junior high and elementary school students/¥600

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