Singing, Dancing, and Music in Art

The Museum Yamato Bunkakan · Nara · –

Key facts

Dates
Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 24, 2027
Venue
The Museum Yamato Bunkakan · Gakuen-mae · Nara · 1-11-6 Gakuenminami, Nara 631-0034
Opening hours
10:00–17:00
Closed
Mondays (open Jan 11; closed Jan 12 instead); New Year closure dates not yet announced.
Admission
Adult ¥630; High school and university students ¥420
Highlights
Dance and music have long been among the things that brighten festive occasions.

Dance and music have long been among the things that brighten festive occasions. This exhibition looks at how they have been depicted in works of art, with featured works including the Important Art Object Okuni Kabuki Scroll (Teahouse Pleasures) and a folding screen of a circle dance.

Exhibition information

Plan your visit

Opening hours
10:00–17:00 Last admission 16:30.
Closed
Mondays (open Jan 11; closed Jan 12 instead); New Year closure dates not yet announced.
Admission
  • Adult ¥630
  • High school and university students ¥420
Reservation
No timed reservation. Prices are the museum's standing rates for special feature exhibitions (the exhibition's own page is not online yet). Free for elementary and junior high school students. Groups of 20 or more get 20% off with one member free; disability-certificate holders and one companion get 20% off. Admission is free on Friday, Jan 15, 2027.
Address
1-11-6 Gakuenminami, Nara 631-0034

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Questions

How much is admission to Singing, Dancing, and Music in Art?

Adult ¥630; High school and university students ¥420.

When is Singing, Dancing, and Music in Art on?

Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 24, 2027.

What are the opening hours of Singing, Dancing, and Music in Art?

Open 10:00–17:00. Last admission 16:30. Closed: Mondays (open Jan 11; closed Jan 12 instead); New Year closure dates not yet announced.

Is there an audio guide for Singing, Dancing, and Music in Art?

GUAN has no guide for this exhibition; dates and visiting information are on this page.

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