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Special Events

Bon Festival 2010
Saturday, August 14
Celebrate Obon, featuring taiko drum performances, traditional Japanese folk dancing and a street fair with games. 
Learn more about the event or purchase tickets here.


Sushi & Stroll Summer Walks
Friday, August 20
Join us on select Friday nights this summer!  Enjoy an evening stroll, taiko performance, and much more!
Learn more.

Overview

 

 The Morikami exhibits display fine art and objects of everyday use representing Japan’s rich and diverse culture. Thematically organized rotating exhibitions educate the public on a wide variety of topics featuring items from private collectors and other museums.

The Permanent Collection Gallery displays recent acquisitions and outstanding examples from the 5,000-piece collection. Other exhibits highlight various aspects of Japanese culture on an ongoing basis and cover such topics as Japanese gardens, tea ceremony utensils and samurai armor.  The Yamato-kan features a permanent exhibition.