Vibrant Ming Dynasty Calligraphy 2026

Why You Should Visit

The first large-scale showing in Japan of Ming-dynasty calligraphy from the He Chuangshi Foundation for Calligraphic Art in Taipei. The 82 works span the mid-Ming to the early Qing, including Wen Zhengming, Dong Qichang, Wang Duo, Zhang Ruitu and Fu Shan, and 72 of them have never been shown in Japan before. These are the brushstrokes that shaped Edo-period Japanese calligraphy and are still used as models today. No exhibit rotation, no reservation needed, and a mutual discount with the Abeno Harukas Art Museum makes it easy to pair with another show in Tennoji.

Essentials

location: Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts (in Tennoji Park)
period: October 9, 2026 (Fri) - December 20, 2026 (Sun)
Time: 9:30–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed Mondays (open Oct 12 and Nov 23); also closed Oct 13 and Nov 24. No rotation of exhibits during the run
cost: General 2,000 yen (advance 1,800) / university and high school 1,200 yen (advance 1,000) / elementary and junior high 500 yen (advance 300). Free for preschoolers and disability certificate holders (plus one carer). Osaka City residents 65+ pay the general fee. Ticket also covers the museum's regular exhibitions on the same day
Links: Official Website
Kobe · Gluten-free
access: About 5 min on foot through Tennoji Park from Tennoji Station (JR / Osaka Metro) or Osaka-Abenobashi Station (Kintetsu). By car, about 5 min from the Tennoji exit of the Hanshin Expressway; use the Tennoji Park underground parking
TICKETS / REGISTRATION: No reservation required. Advance tickets are sold until 23:59 on Oct 8 (Thu) via the official online ticket site (e-tix) and major ticket agencies. A pair ticket (two general admissions for 3,400 yen) is sold in the same period on e-tix and Seven Ticket. Day tickets are sold throughout the run at the museum entrance (9:30–16:30) and at ticket agencies
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出典: 大阪市立美術館公式サイト

FAQ

Do I need a reservation?

No. Day tickets are sold at the museum entrance. Advance tickets, sold until Oct 8, are 200 yen cheaper.

Which days is the museum closed?

Mondays. The holiday Mondays Oct 12 and Nov 23 are open, and the museum closes on the following days, Oct 13 and Nov 24, instead.

Are there discounts with other exhibitions?

Show a ticket or stub from the Andrew Wyeth exhibition at Abeno Harukas Art Museum (Oct 3–Dec 6) at the counter for 100 yen off a day ticket. The discount works in both directions and only at the counters.

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