2026年3月10日火曜日

The Magical History Telescope: Exploring Fukuoka Through the Lens of History


Period: February 21st - April 12th, 2026
Venue: Special Exhibition Room
Opening Hours: 9:30am - 5:30pm (last admission: 5:00pm)
Closed: Mondays (if Monday falls on a national holiday, the following weekday)
Charge:
・Adults: 800 yen
・High school and University students: 500 yen
 *The ticket includes admission to the Permanent and Feature Exhibition Rooms.
 *No charge for Junior High School Students and younger. 

Now is the time to see today's society in a new light!

Unravelling history gives us a deeper understanding of our present life. Our lives are not disconnected from the past; they are inextricably linked to it and extend toward the future. Since we live in an era of profound social change and uncertainty, looking back at our history provides the perspective that we need to move forward.

This exhibition is focused on how humans have interacted with their environment through time. While nature may feel increasingly distant from our modern daily lives, we cannot survive without it. Although humans have established societies in towns and cities, foundational relationships with natural landscapes like forests, rivers, and seas are integral to their development. By examining this history, we hope to uncover keys to unlock a better future.

The Magical History Telescope is a unique way to explore approximately 250 valuable items, including museum's collection of artefacts excavated from local sites. Visitors can also enjoy works by contemporary artist Shibakawa Toshiyuki, and collaborative pieces created with local schools.

The exhibition offers insights for visitors of all ages - from children to adults. Come and experience the magic of history for yourself!

●Tutorial: Fukuoka's Present as Seen from the 41st Century

In this section, we feature the work of contemporary artist Shibakawa Toshiyuki, whose art revolves around the theme: "Modern Society as Seen from 2,000 Years from now." His work depicts our present-day lives as if they had been unearthed two millennia from now and visitors are invited to time-travel to the distant future, to convey that the present is also part of our long history.

Maneki-neko (Lucky Cat), excavated 2,000 years from now

Chapter I: Forests and People

Clearing the Forests and Woods, expanding the human world

Here, we focus on the relationship between forests and people. We introduce the history of how people have utilized the resources provided by forests.

 

Iron axe (blade), Yayoi Period

 Chapter II: Rivers and People

Life Sustained by Water

Here, we focus on the relationship between rivers and people. We examine the history of how people have harnessed the benefits of rivers and engaged in water utilization and flood control to sustain society.

 

Waterfowl-shaped haniwa figurine, Kofun Period

 Chapter III: Seas and People

Lives Connected by Seas and Oceans

Here, we focus on the relationship between the sea and people. We explore the history of how exchanges across the sea have driven social development and how the sea's bounty has enriched lives.

Ema (Wooden Picture Plaque) Depicting a Merchant Ship, Edo Period

 Chapter IV: Towns and People

People Settling, Expanding Towns and Cities

Here, we focus on how people have built towns. We see the diverse challenges behind the townscapes we often take for granted.

 

Map of Fukuoka and Hakata, Edo Period

Chapter V: Fukuoka's Present and Future

In this section, we invite visitors to join us in envisioning the future of Fukuoka.

Together with the younger generation—our future leaders— we explore approaches to the future using museum materials.

🌸Edo-Period Flowers Revived in the Modern Era

Students from two local schools revive the floral motifs depicted in Edo-period documents, folding screens, and kimonos using modern artificial flower techniques.

In Collaboration with: 
Fukuoka Business Academy, Flower Business Course
Nishi-Nippon Junior College, Department of Landscape Architecture



🌸Wearing the Spirit of Antiquity

This section features fashion inspired by early art seen in museum materials and archaeological artifacts excavated in Fukuoka City.

In Collaboration with: Koran Women's Junior College, Technical Major



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