The Kiyose City Local History Museum Friends Association is an organization whose purpose is to actively participate in and support the museum’s activities, deepen mutual understanding and friendship among its members, and contribute to “community development” through culture and the advancement of the region’s unique cultural heritage.The association was established on October 20, Showa 60, shortly before the museum opened. Membership is open to anyone.
Main Activities
• Holding annual general meetings • Hosting special lectures at general meetings • Organizing two social and educational trips per year (day trips and mini-trips) using chartered buses • Organizing the Kiyose Kiyohiro School (field trip and study sessions) approximately three times a year, with a different theme each fiscal year • Publishing the newsletter (Friends’ Association News) and the Photo Museum (illustrated articles featuring photos of Kiyose) • Providing volunteer assistance and support for museum operations, among other activities.
annual fee
Classification
Membership fee
Objects
General member
1,000 yen
For the person himself/herself only
General member (junior high school students and under)
500 yen
Supporting Member
3,000 yen (per unit)
Individuals and companies/organizations
Membership Fee Benefits
Issuance of membership card
Friends Association News, sent twice a year
Photo Museum, distributed at 5 annual general meetings
Sending of information and materials on TNK-sponsored projects and related events
Discounts on museum merchandise (select items only)
Those who have volunteered for the museum’s special exhibitions will be given priority for participation in mini-workshops.
100 yen discount on coffee and other beverages at Museum Café KIYOSE
Application for Membership
Please fill out the application form and bring it to the museum reception with the annual membership fee. If you have any questions, please contact the Kiyose City Folk Museum.
Volunteers Wanted for Reception and Tour of Special Exhibits
Applications will close as soon as they reach capacity. Eligibility: 18 years old or older and able to participate in at least one activity during the period.
During the special exhibition "Kiyose and Tuberculosis: The History, Present, and Future of Tuberculosis Treatment," from November 1 (Sat) to December 7 (Sun) (except Mondays, when the museum is closed on Mondays. Volunteers are needed to help at the reception desk from November 1 (Sat.) to December 7 (Sun.) (except Mondays, if Monday is a national holiday, the museum will be closed on the following Tuesday). Volunteer benefits include participation in the preview (Friday, October 31, 10:00~). We are looking forward to your help. We look forward to your cooperation. (Please contact the museum at 042-493-8585 to apply.)
The "Kiyohiro" Friends Association was started on October 20, 1985 (at the inaugural meeting), one day before the opening of the museum (November 1, 1985), and will celebrate its 40th anniversary this October. We will have a mini exhibition booth for the 40th anniversary of the Friendship Association along with the 55th anniversary exhibition, so please visit the museum! We look forward to seeing you.
Requests and Precautions
The schedule and content of events are subject to change. Some events require advance registration. For details, please inquire at the office (Local History Museum). Kiyose City Folk Museum ☎ 042-493-8585
