Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary in July 2024
In 1984, the Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum opened in Nakayamate, Kobe City with the goal of not only collecting and conserving vanishing carpentry tools as cultural heritage, but to also pass along carpentry knowledge to future generations through further research and exhibitions.
Thanks to your support, we are celebrating our 40th anniversary this year, 10 years after moving to our new location associated with Takenaka Corporation near Shin-Kobe Station in the fall of 2014. Over the years, we have regularly held special exhibitions, lectures, seminars, workshops, and other events unique to our museum, and welcomed many visitors, from young children to the elderly, not only from Japan, but the world.
With its 40th anniversary, the Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum is taking new steps forward, aiming to become a museum with even greater appeal. So, come and stop by to enjoy a wide variety of experiences. We sincerely hope to see you soon!
Program
1. PR Magazine Renewal
*JP Only
We have improved the way we share information by renewing our Museum Letter, which has spanned over 50 issues. Now called “Do-gu-bako”, it is a treasure chest full of new and interesting information about carpentry tools. We will continue to strive to make the world of carpentry tools feel not only closer to home, but fun for all!
2. Anniversary Lecture*Event ended
The video is available on YouTube for a limited time.
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, 1F Multipurpose Hall
Event fee
No additional charge (museum admission fee is required)
3. Celebrating the Museum’s Anniversary
The anniversary of the opening of the Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum is on July 1st.
As the museum is closed on Monday, July 1st, 2024, the events below will start on the following day, Tuesday, July 2nd as a “Fun Day” to celebrate the occasion.
● Limited edition design on admission tickets for one year!
● The first 100 visitors who fill out a survey will receive an original wooden “KIGUMI Sticker” ! (Until July 7th)
● Our first round of original goods!
4. Anniversary Event*Event ended
“Hands-On Nature Experience”
Why not get in touch with nature by burying, playing with, whittling, and building with different types of wood while surrounded by the earthy smells of a forest?
*Please be sure to check this event website for possible changes or cancellations in schedule.
■ Play with Building Blocks and Jump into a Pool Filled with Wooden Balls!
Date & Time
Saturday, July 6th – Sunday/National Holiday, July 7th, 2024
①Morning Session (10AM-11:30AM), ②Afternoon Session (1:30PM-3PM)
Venue
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, 1F Special Event Hall
Fee
Free (Museum Admission Fee required)
Capacity
The first 10 groups over the age of 3 for each session
(Advance registration prioritized, up to 3 people per group)
*Children aged 12 and below must have at least one adult with them, up to 2 children per adult.
How to Reserve
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■ Special Hand Planing Challenge!
Date & Time
Saturday, July 13th – Sunday, July 14th, 2024
Any time between 10AM-12PM, 1:30PM-4PM
\1,500 per group (Includes 1 tenugui cloth, museum admission fee)
Capacity
Up to 10 groups per session (1 child and their guardians count as 1 group)
How to Reserve
Please click here. *in preparation.
5. 10th anniversary of relocation（Update 10.01）
October 4th, 2024 will mark the 10th anniversary of our move to this location.
To commemorate this 10th anniversary, on Friday, October 4th, the first 100 visitors will receive an original carpentry tools magnet made from domestically produced cypress thinnings.
In addition, the novelty items being handed out to those who complete a survey will be changed to new original tin badges or magnets (same design). Please answer the survey and choose the one you prefer!
carpentry tools magnet40th Anniversary tin badges/magnets
