Fukuoka’s annual Museum Week returns in conjunction with International Museum Day (May 18), running for nine days from May 16–24, 2026. Museums and galleries across the city collaborate to offer special exhibitions and hands-on programs, inviting visitors to explore Fukuoka’s diverse cultural institutions.
Participating venues offer free or discounted admission to permanent exhibitions, alongside a wide range of events such as behind-the-scenes tours, gallery talks, and workshops. Programs highlight each institution’s unique character, including rare access to normally restricted areas and expert-led insights.
The lineup includes Fukuoka City museums and art museums, the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, as well as zoos, botanical gardens, university museums, and corporate collections. Moving between venues across different fields and neighborhoods provides a broader perspective on the city’s cultural landscape.
• May 16, 2026 (Sat) ~ May 24, 2026 (Sun)
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Participating Area
Chuo Ward area (Tenjin, Ohori, Ropponmatsu):
Easily visit multiple venues in one day on foot or by subway.
• Fukuoka Art Museum (Ohori Park)
• Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art (Tenjin)
• Fukuoka city Science Museum (Ropponmatsu)
• Fukuoka city Zoological and Botanical Garden
• Fukuoka Literature Museum (Tenjin)
Hakata Ward area:
Combine sightseeing with cultural experiences; strong focus on traditional arts and crafts.
• Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
• Hakata Machiya Folk Museum
• Hakata Traditional Craft and Design Museum
• Fukuoka Toy Museum (LaLaport Fukuoka)
Higashi Ward area:
Centered on university museums, with a strong focus on specialized and research-oriented content.
• The Kyushu University Museum
• Museum of Kyushu Sangyo University
• Fukuoka Women’s University Museum of Art
Sawara & Momochi area:
Best explored by rental bicycle, with opportunities to enjoy public art along the way.
• Fukuoka City Museum
• Oh Sadaharu Baseball Museum (BOSS E-ZO FUKUOKA)
• TeamLab Forest Fukuoka (BOSS E-ZO FUKUOKA)
• Takatori Pottery (Miraku Kiln)
Nishi Ward & suburban area:
Also suitable for a short trip-style visit.
• Noko Museum (Nokonoshima)
• Fukuya Mentaiko Factory
