Periodic Closure of the Folklore Exhibition Room
The Kiyose Uchihaori, a National Important Cultural Property, is replaced every two months to protect the materials. The Folklore Gallery will be closed for one day during the following period due to the replacement of exhibits. Saturday, August 30
Earthenware Fairy enters⁉The Museum Character Award 2025 is a challenge!
For the Museum Character Award 2025, sponsored by the IM "Internet Museum", Kiyose City Folk Museum's unofficial character "Maehara Kiyoshi" (Kiyoshi Maehara) will take up the challenge! After Tuesday, July 22, you can vote once a day at the following URL Aim! Top prize! Voting period: Tuesday, July 22 - Thursday, September 4 Click here to vote →. Museum Character Award 2025 Thank you all for your votes! Profile of Kiyoshi Maehara A fairy with a motif of perforated earthenware with bridges excavated from the Noshio-Maehara site in Kiyose City. His favorite food is udon, a local cuisine of Kiyose. He is struggling to make the world's longest udon. At […]
For junior high and high school students in Kiyose City】 Recruitment of Kiyose Tuberculosis Summit Ambassadors!
Kiyose City, with its aspect of development as a hospital town for tuberculosis, has a notable history worldwide. The Kiyose Tuberculosis Summit is scheduled to be held this November as a forum for the exchange of information. The summit will feature lectures by experts and an exchange program with JICA international trainees. Therefore, Kiyose City is looking for junior and senior high school students to interact with JICA international trainees! Take a course on TB and discuss the history and future of TB in the city as an ambassador at the Summit. Q&A Contact us City Promotion Section, City Promotion Division, Business Policy Department, City of Kiyose (042-497-1808)
Permanent Exhibit of Kiyose's Uchihaori has been replaced by a new one: July/August "Ordinary Clothes, Outdressed Clothes, and Festive Clothes
Uchiiori worn on various occasions from daily life to weddings and funerals, such as Chanchanko and Shichi-Go-San Haori, are on display. date(s) (e.g. for exhibition) Thursday, May 1, 2025 - Friday, June 27, 2025 Hours of operation 9:00-17:00 Location Kiyose City Folk Museum 1F Folk Exhibition Room admission fee free Click here for exhibition details→ Kiyose City Website (external link)
Volunteer guides are needed for the Zelkova Road Gallery!
Steps to Volunteer Participation Age Range High school students and above. Anyone from within or outside the city is welcome! training Three days in July 2025 (dates to be determined), updated as needed Training Location Kiyose City Folk Museum course content Overview about Zelkova Road Gallery, learning about each artwork, lectures, speaking lectures, on-site explanations by curatorial staff, hands-on training, etc. Recommended for Interested in Kiyose's history and culture, like to talk with people, etc. *No compensation or travel expenses will be provided for volunteers. *Participation in a 3-day course is required for guiding activities. For more information, please visit Kiyose City Official HP for more information.
About Permanent Exhibits
The permanent exhibition rooms, which were closed for renovation, will be fully open from January 4, 2024.As we begin a new year, the entire staff is committed to doing our best, and we look forward to working with you again in the New Year.
Changing Exhibits due to Renovation Work
From November 21, the exhibition hall and the historical exhibition room have been undergoing renovation.
The museum will be closed on Sunday, October 22
The museum will be closed on Sunday, October 22 due to an event at the museum booth at the Civic Festival.We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.