Art Exhibitions

Ancient Izumo History Museum: Special Exhibition The Aftermath of Orochi and Susanoo

Name: Ancient Izumo History Museum: Special Exhibition The Aftermath of Orochi and Susanoo
Start: 2026-10-19T09:00+09:00
End: 2026-10-19T23:59+09:00
Location: Ancient Izumo History Museum, Izumo

Oct 9 – Nov 29, 09:00–23:59, closed Oct 20, Nov 10, Nov 17 · Ancient Izumo History Museum, Izumo · Shimane

Dates

Oct 9 – Nov 29, 2026
Closed Oct 20, Nov 10, Nov 17
09:00–23:59

About this event

Summary
Special exhibition commemorating the Ancient Izumo History Museum's grand reopening on October 1st.

Highlights
• Explores the story of Susanoo's defeat of Orochi from Japanese mythology
• Showcases how the tale has been passed down and changed over time
• Features a diverse collection of materials illustrating the evolution of the story

Organizer's websiteizm.ed.jp

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