New Year Special Exhibition: All About Horses — Celebrating the Zodiac —

Exhibition Title:

New Year Special Exhibition: All About Horses — Celebrating the Zodiac —

Venue:

Kyoto National Museum, Heisei Chishinkan, 2F-1 to 3

Dates:

December 16 (Tue), 2025 – January 25 (Sun), 2026

Hours:

9:30 – 17:00 (last admission 16:30)

Fridays open until 20:00 (last admission 19:30)

Closed Days:

Mondays (open on January 12, 2026, a public holiday)

December 29, 2025 – January 1, 2026

January 13, 2026

Admission Fees:

General: ¥700

University students: ¥350

Admission includes all exhibitions in Heisei Chishinkan for the day.

University students must show a student ID.

High school students and younger, under 18, and seniors 70+ are free (please show proof of age).

Campus Members (including faculty) are free with a student or faculty ID.

Visitors with disabilities and one accompanying caregiver are free (please show appropriate documentation).

Teachers accompanying students for educational activities in the Masterpiece Gallery are free.

Overview:

The zodiac sign for 2026 is the Horse. Have you ever seen a horse up close?

Although opportunities are rare today, horses were once familiar creatures that carried people, transported heavy loads, and performed various tasks. For warriors in battle, fast and beautiful horses were objects of admiration.

This exhibition introduces various cultural properties related to horses. Grab a worksheet and explore the different kinds of horses on display.