Art Exhibitions
Yokohama Doll Museum: Architecture and Memory
Sep 5 – Nov 23, 09:30–17:00 · Yokohama Doll Museum 2F · Kanagawa
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Dates
- Sep 5 – Nov 23, 2026, 09:30–17:00
About this event
SummaryCommemorating the 40th anniversary of the Yokohama Doll Museum with an exhibition exploring its architectural history and design evolution.
Highlights
• Exhibition showcases the creation process of the museum's unique design by Sakakura Architecture Research Institute.
• Features architectural drawings, building details, and materials from past exhibitions and events.
• Includes a talk event, architecture tour, and guided walking tours to explore the museum's history and surroundings.
• Celebrates the concept of the museum as 'a house where dolls live' and 'a fantastical town within a real city.'
Details
The Yokohama Doll Museum, designed by Sakakura Associates, houses over 10,000 dolls from Japan and around the world. The museum's history began in 1978 when a private collection was donated to Yokohama City. It opened to the public in 1979 in a renovated space within the Industrial Trade Center Building. In 1986, the museum moved to its current location, formerly a tourist bus parking area. The collection has expanded through donations of valuable Hina dolls and accessories. The current exhibition traces the memories accumulated over 40 years, highlighting how the building and dolls respond with different expressions each time they are viewed. The event includes various activities such as a talk event discussing the museum's architecture, an architecture tour, an architecture exploration tour, gallery talks, and a guided walking tour exploring the area around the museum. These activities aim to connect visitors with the individual memories and history of the space.
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Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of History Special Exhibition
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