Museum Map
Floor Plan
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Collection Gallery
The Collection Gallery acts as a prologue to the world of bonsai, introducing elements essential to bonsai culture such as bonsai, bonki (bonsai pots), suiseki stones, art, and historical and folkloric materials. There are also panels explaining how to appreciate bonsai. Next, in the Main Gallery, along with panels explaining the basics of bonsai, around five bonsai are on display, along with panels explaining the art of bonsai. Bonsai, suiseki stones, and hanging scrolls are exhibited. The exhibits are selected according to the season and change on a weekly basis.
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Bonsai Garden
In the Bonsai Garden, usually around 60 bonsai are on display. Some bonsai can be viewed from all angles, so you can enjoy their different views from both the front and back. One of the largest bonsai in this museum named Chiyo-no-matsu (a Japanese white pine) is placed on a turntable which optimizes exposure of different parts of the tree to the sun. You may also take in a complete view of the Bonsai Garden above from the Azumaya in the center of the garden, and also from the Terrace located on the second floor of the main building.
Service
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Exhibition Guide
Exhibition guides are available to visitors to the museum.
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Museum Shop
In-house publications, such as photo journals, cotton hand towels and bonsai post cards are on sale at the museum shop along with other original bonsai merchandise.
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Photo Area
The Lobby, the Bonsai Garden, and the Terrace are designated photo areas. Visitors to the museum are invited to make memories of their visits.
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Exhibition Room
The museum holds special exhibitions of the art and history of Bonsai and Omiya Bonsai Village.
*During the curating and changing of exhibitions, this area is closed.
