On the third Saturday of every month, the Museum's academic staff and others give lectures in plain language to the general public on the newest research findings. The relevant topics are selected to provide an excellent learning experience for all who attend. During the period of special exhibitions, lectures are given on topics related to the exhibition. During the period from January 2007 to March 2008, Minpaku Seminars were held as commemorative events of the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Museum.
Events for the General Public
In its efforts to increase public awareness of the research activities undertaken by the Museum and knowledge about other peoples and cultures of the world, the National Museum of Ethnology organizes a variety of events and activities to publicize the Museum's latest research results in formats easily accessible and understandable by the general public.
Minpaku Seminars
Minpaku Film Shows
Some of the Museum’s finest films related to anthropology and ethnology are shown to the general public a few times a year.
The films are accompanied by lectures by the academic staff.
The films are accompanied by lectures by the academic staff.
Special Lectures and Performances
Performing arts are staged about three times a year for the general public in order to deepen cultural, anthropological and ethnological knowledge and understanding.
Minpaku Satellite Events
Since 2002, the Museum has been implementing a new satellite program under which academic staff hold exhibitions, workshops and seminars to stimulate and strengthen contact with other researchers and the general public in other parts of Japan.
