Special Exhibitions
Dynasty Culture and the Maeda Family Exhibition Oct 3 - Dec 9, 20244

The designs from classical literature, such as The Tale of Genji and The Tale of the Heike, have been used in various decorations throughout history.
During the Kan'ei era, which saw a revival of classical culture centered around Emperor Go-Mizunoo, the Maeda family became deeply involved with the Kyoto Imperial Palace under the leadership of Maeda Toshitsune and Maeda Tsunanori.
This exhibition features items related to court culture from the Maeda family's collection, including Emperor Go-Mizunoo's calligraphy of the character "Shin" (忍), the fifty-four chapters of The Tale of Genji, "Hundred Poems of Tadayoshi" from The Tale of the Heike, the "Battle of the Maikyo Gate" screen from The Tale of Heiji, and garments influenced by The Tale of Genji.

Rotating Exhibitions
Summer Costumes worn by Wives of the Maeda Family July 4 - Sep 29, 2024

Takako, a daughter of the Takatsukasa family, married into the Maeda family as the wife of the 12th lord. Yohime, the wife the 13th lord, married into the Maeda family from the dominant Tokugawa family. The other wives came from other parts of Japan such as Kishu, Aizu and Owari.
The exhibition features unlined summer kimono that are embroidered and dyed, summer costumes made of thin silk, some unique furniture with the family crest and high-quality stationery used for calligraphy.

Rotating Exhibitions
Gosho Dolls Preserved by the Maeda Family Apr 25 - June 30, 2024

A display of 200 gosho dolls, including dolls wearing costumes with the Maeda family crest, the Tokugawa family crest and the Nabeshima family crest.
Various dolls such as dolls wearing Chinese costumes and crawling dolls, which have been cherished by members of the Maeda family who wished for their children to grow up in peace.
Gosho dolls are considered to be the most well finished traditional Japanese dolls. Those that have been preserved by the Maeda family have a long and distinguished history that goes back many generations.

Special Exhibitions
Hina Dolls and Hina Doll Implements Preserved by the Maeda Family Feb 8 - Apr 21, 2024

Display of "Jirozaemon bina" and "Yusoku bina" dolls as well as hina doll implements such as gorgeous lacquerware with the Maeda Family crests and Nabeshima family crests.
The "Jirozaemon bina" (round-faced hina dolls), the oldest in the Seison-kaku collection, have been preserved over many generations from the time of the fifth lord's wife. "Yusoku bina" are dolls dressed in costumes that perfectly reflect the elegant yet simple style of special clothing worn by courtiers.

Rotating Exhibition
Winter costumes worn by wives of the Maeda familyNov 30, 2023 - Feb 4, 2024

Themed Exhibition
Maeda lords who as the marquis, and their family Sep 28 - Nov 27, 2023

In 1869 the old shogunate government return the land and people from the feudal lords to the emperor. By that, principals had been changed job position.
In addition, Toshitsugu Maeda was appointed as a marquis in the enactment of 1884.
The generations of Marquis Maeda's appearances, We will introduce in portraits, photographs, formalwears, and so on.

Rotating Exhibitions
Costumes of the wives, Designed Based on Classical Literature Sep 29 - Nov 28, 2022

Themed Exhibition
The Travels of the Maeda family Sep 30 - Nov 29, 2021

Themed Exhibition
The Wives of the Maeda familyOct 1 - Nov 30, 2020

Themed Exhibition
Marquis Maeda's ladies.Sep 26 - Nov 25, 2019

In 1869 the old shogunate government return the land and people from the feudal lords to the emperor. By that, principals had been changed job position.
In addition, Toshitsugu Maeda was appointed as a marquis in the enactment of 1884.
This time, we will introduce the Marquis of Saeko, Namiko, Kikuko and Masako with dresses "manteau de cour", furnishings and photos.

Themed Exhibition
Maeda lords who as the marquis, and their family

In 1869 the old shogunate government return the land and people from the feudal lords to the emperor. By that, principals had been changed job position.
In addition, Toshitsugu Maeda was appointed as a marquis in the enactment of 1884.
The generations of Marquis Maeda's appearances, We will introduce in portraits, photographs, formalwears, and so on.