Wild Wonders: The Animal Kingdom in the Imperial Collections

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Dates	July 9 (Tues.) – September 1 (Sun.), 2024
Venue	The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan

　The Museum is pleased to present Wild Wonders: The Animal Kingdom in the Imperial Collections, an exhibition exploring diverse portrayals of wildlife in an eclectic range of genres.

　Creatures of all shapes and sizes permeate our world, inspiring artists with their behaviors and habitats—fish darting through water, insects hiding in undergrowth, and small mammals scurrying through fields and mountains. Figurines and everyday objects are often fashioned into such furred and feathered subjects to delight and amuse the viewer, with smaller creatures being a particular favorite.

　Wild Wonders is a celebration of animal-themed objects preserved by the Imperial Household, including paintings, calligraphy, and decorative arts. In addition to Japanese art, the exhibition features pieces from around the world that have been gifted to members of the Imperial Family in the course of their duties. These powerful and endearing works offer a colorful reminder of the universal value and majesty of life.

Exhibition Website List of works(PDF 652 KB)

Exhibition Overview

Exhibition Dates	July 9 (Tues.) – September 1 (Sun.), 2024 First Rotation: July 9–August 4 Second Rotation: August 6–September 1
Hours	9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 　 (Last admission 4:30 p.m.) *On July 9, the Museum opens at 1:00 p.m. On Fridays and Saturdays, the Museum opens until 8:00 p.m. (last admission 7:30 p.m.), except for Fridays July 26 and August 30.
Closed	Mondays, July 16 and August 13 　 (When a national holiday falls on a Monday, the museum remains open and closes that Tuesday.) 　 Subject to change. 　 Exceptionally open on Mondays: July 15 and August 12
Venue	The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan 　 1-8 Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0001 (within the Imperial Palace East Gardens)
General Admission	Adults: 1,000 students: 500 Free admission for high school students, visitors under 18, and visitors aged 70 years or more. Please show valid ID or other documentation. All visitors including those eligible for free admission or other discounts are kindly requested to make a reservation. However, visitors with disabilities (along with the one assistant) will be admitted for free without a booking.
Number of objects in the exhibition	52 works (All housed in The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan.)
Organizer	The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan
Website	https://pr-shozokan.nich.go.jp/2024wildwonders/index_en.html