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Tokyo National Museum Kids’ Building Walk

A 20-minute volunteer tour viewing the Main Building, Hyokeikan and Kuromon from outside, with a quiz and exploration map. Combine with an Ueno museum visit.

Full event details

Dates
2026-10-17
Time
14:00–14:20; meet in front of Main Building at 14:00
Venue
Tokyo National Museum grounds
Age
No age rule stated
Price
Tour free; normal admission for adults 18–69 excluding high-school students
Participation
Same-day gathering at meeting point; no advance application
Address
13-9 Uenokoen, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Editorial introduction (Chinese original)

只有20分钟,很适合本来就准备去上野/东博的家庭。它让孩子把注意力从“展柜里的东西”转向博物馆建筑本身,用 quiz 和探险地图开始观察本馆、表庆馆、黑门。

Full program and participation conditions

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Event facts

Date: 2026-10-17
Time: 14:00–14:20

Venue: Tokyo National Museum grounds — Main Building / Hyokeikan / Kuromon

Address: 13-9 Uenokoen, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Meeting point: In front of Main Building at 14:00

Participation

  • Same-day participation; gather at meeting point.
  • Program itself is free.
  • Adults age 18–69 (excluding high-school students) still need normal museum admission.

Content

Museum volunteers introduce the architecture of the Main Building, Hyokeikan and Kuromon from outside, with a quiz. Children receive an exploration map so they can continue noticing museum buildings afterward.

Weather

In rain, the talk is planned under building eaves. Severe weather/other circumstances can cause change or cancellation without notice.

Language

Japanese; relatively explanation-dependent.

Official and supporting information

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