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Japan · Shimo-Renjaku
Ghibli Museum
三鷹の森ジブリ美術館
Designed by Hayao Miyazaki himself, the museum is built to be part of the exhibit, offering an uplifting and relaxing experience that makes visitors feel more enriched upon leaving.
Hours, tickets and current exhibitions are on the official site.
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The Ghibli Museum is a museum showcasing the work of the Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli. It is located in Inokashira Park in Mitaka, a western city within the Tokyo Metropolitan Area, in Japan. The museum combines features of a children's museum, technology museum, and a fine arts museum and is dedicated to the art and technique of animation. Features include a replica of the Catbus from My Neighbor Totoro (1988), a café, bookstore, rooftop garden, and a theater for exclusive short films by Studio Ghibli.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Notable Works
- ロボット兵Wikipedia (ja)宮崎駿
天空の城ラピュタ
- Bouncing TotoroWikipedia (en)
Three-dimensional zoetrope with models of characters from My Neighbor Totoro
- Robot SoldierWikipedia (en)Kunio Shachimaru
Life-size, five-meter-tall statue of a robot from Castle in the Sky
Exhibitions
Past and present exhibitions aggregated by artible.
Past exhibitions (4)
- Past
The Boy and the Heron Part 3: Background Art
2024Nov23(Sat)–The finale of "The Boy and the Heron" exhibition series, focusing on the film's hand-drawn background art.
OFFICIAL#The Boy and the Heron#Studio Ghibli#Animation#Background Art - Past
"Future Boy Conan" Special Exhibition ~ Exploring the charm of manga films
2022May28(Sat)–Explore the charm of manga films through Hayao Miyazaki's "Future Boy Conan" and its themes of hope.
OFFICIALHayao Miyazaki#Future Boy Conan#Hayao Miyazaki#Animation#Animated Film - Past
Earwig and the Witch Exhibition
2021Jun2(Wed)–Explore the production process of Studio Ghibli's first full 3D CG animation, "Earwig and the Witch."
OFFICIAL#Earwig and the Witch#Studio Ghibli#3D CG Animation#Animation Production - Past
"Sketch, Flash, Spark!" ～ From the Ghibli Forest Sketchbook
2019Nov16(Sat)–This exhibition explores the Ghibli Museum's 20-year history and its unique approach to creating intriguing visitor experiences.
OFFICIAL#Ghibli Museum, Mitaka#History of Museums#Exhibition Methods#Special Exhibition
Museum basics
- Founded
- 2001
- Architect
- 日本設計
- Building completed
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- Renovated
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- Director
- 安西香月
- Operated by
- 公益財団法人徳間記念アニメーション文化財団
- Annual visitors
- 580,000(2019)
- National treasures
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- Important cultural properties
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- Site area
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- Floor area
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- Exhibition area
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- Architectural features
- Designed based on Hayao Miyazaki's cross-section sketches
- Internal and external spiral staircases built from iron, interior bridges, and balconies
- Influenced by European architecture such as the hilltop village of Calcata in Italy
Visit info
- Hours
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- Tickets
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- Avg. visit time
- —
- Reservation
- Required
- Nearest station
- Mitaka Station South Exit
- Address
- Shimo-Renjaku 井の頭恩賜公園西園
Rules & amenities
- Photography
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- Audio guide langs
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- Wheelchair
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- Kid-friendly
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- Café
- Yes
- Shop
- Yes
Collection
- Collection size
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- Top departments
- ジブリ関連の展示品
- Featured artists
- ユーリー・ノルシュテイン
- 山脇百合子
More info
- Official site
- www.ghibli-museum.jp/en ↗
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia ↗
Frequently asked questions
Can I take photos inside the Ghibli Museum?⌃
No, photography and video recording are prohibited inside the museum to preserve its atmosphere as a 'portal to a storybook world'.
Sources
— Official website — ghibli-museum.jp ↗ · Wikipedia (Japanese) ↗ (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikipedia (English) ↗ (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikidata — Q947907 ↗ (CC0) · Official PDF — PDF ↗ (1 pages)artible is an independent guide and is not affiliated with this museum. Facts are surfaced with attribution to the sources below.
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