The National Museum of Ethnology hMinpakuh (06-6876-2151)
The National Museum of Ethnology (Minpaku) is a cultural anthropological research center and museum all in one. Its permanent exhibition consists of two categories: regional and cross-cultural. The regional exhibitions cover 9 regions of the world; and cross-cultural exhibitions consist of music and language. Visitors can enjoy viewing various world cultures. Special and temporary exhibitions with particular themes take place regularly.
Thematic Exhibition hExploration in Latin America: A Photographic Exhibition on Early Archaeological and Anthropological Field Researchesh

- DATE:
- ` Sep.23 (Tue./Hol.)
Thematic Exhibition hViewing the World through Coins and Banknotesh

- DATE:
- ` Sep.30 (Tue.)
Minpaku Weekend Salon: A Chat with the Researchers
One of Minpakufs researchers can be found on the exhibition site. Please let us have your questions on subjects of your choice. Timetables and further information can be found on our website.- HOUR:
- 14:30`15:30 (tbd)
*The salon will be held on Sundays in generalC excluding free admission days and those on which events such as research presentations and film showings take place.
*The timetable is subject to modification. Participation in the salon is free of charge to those visiting the museum.
- HOUR:
- 10:00`17:00 (Enter by 16:30)
- CLOSED:
- Wednesdays (Closed on Thursday if Wednesday is a holiday.)
- FEES:
- 420 (Adults) / 250 (Univ. & hi. sch. stus.) / 110 (Jr. hi. & elmt. sch. stus.)
*Free of Charge: Jun.22 (Sun.)C Sep.15 (Mon./Hol.) - ACCESS:
- 15-min. walk from Osaka Monorail hBanpaku Kinen Koenh Stn.C 15-min. walk from hNihon Teien maeh of the bus routes departing from Hankyu hIbaraki-shih Stn.C JR hIbarakih Stn. or Kitaosaka Express Senri Chuo Stn.