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.
Famous Sights of Kyoto through Old Photographs and Picture Postcards
Places of scenic beauty and historical interest in Kyoto remain very popular to this day. Their beauty is often appreciated by the people in the form of photographs and picture postcards. This exhibition presents the prefectural collection of old photographs and picture postcards depicting the historical sites in Kyoto that have captured the hearts of people all through the ages, and how they have changed or remained unchanged.
*Closed from 15 February to 19 March
2025.3.20(Thu) 〜 4.13(Sun)
2025.4.19(Sat) 〜 5.11(Sun)
