Experience Culture and Heritage at Waseda University's Museum Week 2023

Discover Waseda University Museum Week 2023

From May 11 to 22, 2023, Waseda University in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will hold its annual Museum Week, an event that promises a unique cultural experience across its six museums. These include the Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum, Aizu Yaichi Memorial Museum, Waseda University Historical Museum, the International Literature Museum (Murakami Haruki Library), the Waseda Sports Museum, and the Honjo Waseda no Mori Museum.

This event opens doors to the university's valuable cultural assets not only for students but also for the surrounding community and society at large. Museum Week is the perfect opportunity for visitors to explore exhibitions, live performances, and special programs that highlight Waseda's rich heritage.

Engage with Exciting Events

Museum Week features a packed schedule filled with various engaging events, including the much-anticipated [B大隈LIVE[0m and [BMuseum LIVE[0m, where talented student groups will showcase their performances on campus. Concerts will take place in the unique settings of the campus and museums, allowing participants to enjoy music in an extraordinary atmosphere.

One standout feature this year is the special guided tours led by student volunteers who share insights about the museums and their iconic exhibits. Participants in these tours will receive exclusive original merchandise, making the experience even more memorable for the first 30 attendees at each session.

Celebrate Achievements in Egyptian Research

A highlight of this year's Museum Week is the commemorative exhibition that marks the 60th anniversary of the Waseda University Egyptology Research Team. This exhibition will present archaeological findings and artifacts from their groundbreaking general surveys conducted in 1966, which laid the foundation for Egyptology in Japan.

Indulge in the Culture with Giveaways

In a fantastic initiative known as the Waseda Meal Stamp Rally, attendees can visit nearby participating restaurants to collect stamps while enjoying local cuisine. By gathering five stamps, participants stand a chance to win one of 1,000 original T-shirts (not for sale) as a souvenir of their visit.