The General Exhibition Hall presents a wide variety of exhibitions on Kyoto’s history, arts and crafts from various perspectives. The 2nd floor Exhibition Hall introduces the appeal of “Honmamon (literary, ‘the real thing’)” such as masterpieces associated with Kyoto through versatile special exhibitions. The floor also features an educational section where visitors can learn about the history of the city from the Heian period (8th to 12th century) to the Meiji/Taisho period (late 19th to early 20th century) by experiencing the daily lives of Kyoto people and what the city looked like then through impressive large video displays. The 3rd floor Exhibition Hall holds large-scale special exhibitions focusing on the historical and cultural aspects of Kyoto.
Kyoto―The Residence of Ashikaga Shoguns
Although the most famous residence of the Ashikaga shoguns is Hana no Gosho, located in Kamigyo Ward, there is another shogun residence located in the neighborhood of the Museum of Kyoto.
This exhibition traces the history of the shogun residences located in Kyoto.
2024.8.3(Sat) 〜 9.23(Mon)
Fukui Isamu ‒ Ambiguous Contour
Fukui Isamu (1908-1988) was a painter who continued his artistic activity based in Kameoka City, Kyoto. The exhibition presents the gentle and rich world of Fukui, who painted familiar motifs and landscapes with great care.
2024.8.3(Sat) 〜 9.23(Mon)
The Beauty of Embroidery in the Kyoto Prefectural Collection
From the Prefectural Collection of Textile Cultural Treasures, this exhibition showcases various styles of embroidery from the Momoyama period to recent times. Enjoy the world of embroidery with a wide range of expression.
2024.8.10(Sat) 〜 10.6(Sun)
Konoe Family －The Dynasty’s Elegance Yomeibunko’s Treasures 14
“Mido Kanpakuki (The Diary of Fujiwara no Michinaga)” and “The Tale of Genji”
From the precious materials inherited since the Heian period by one of the famous noble families,
the Konoe family, the exhibition presents carefully selected masterpieces, including the national treasure “Mido Kanpakuki (The Diary of Fujiwara no Michinaga)”.
2024.9.28(Sat) 〜 11.24(Sun)
Ike Taiga Exhibition
Ike Taiga (1723-1776) is one of the leading representatives of the genre of literati painting in early modern Japan. This exhibition presents a variety of calligraphies, paintings, and related materials currently held by the Kyoto Prefectural Government after being donated by the Ike Taiga Museum.
2024.9.28(Sat) 〜 11.24(Sun)
