Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture: Special exhibition “20 Years of History Collection” (October 22 – December 14, 2025)

Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture: Special Exhibition “20 Years of the Rekibun Collection” (October 22 – December 14, 2025) ​
Nomura Kogeisha Co., Ltd. Facility Management Business Press release: October 30, 2025 [Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture] Special Exhibition “20 Years of the Rekibun Collection” (October 22 – December 14, 2025)
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The Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture will celebrate its 20th anniversary on November 3, 2025. When the museum first opened, it housed approximately 48,000 items transferred from the Nagasaki City Museum, Nagasaki Prefectural Museum of Art and History, and the Nagasaki Prefectural Nagasaki Library Local History Division. By 2024, this number had grown to 84,950. This “History Collection” includes newly acquired materials, as well as materials that have been restored or exhibited at other museums. Some of these items, such as materials related to the Nagasaki Magistrate’s Office and the Aokata Documents, have been designated Important Cultural Properties. This exhibition will introduce a carefully selected selection of materials from this collection that have accumulated a variety of historical materials over the 20 years since the museum opened. (Number of exhibits: Special Exhibition Room: 15 items, 37 pieces; Exchange with the Netherlands Corner: 2 items, 8 pieces) Special Exhibition “20 Years of the History Collection” Dates: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – Sunday, December 14, 2025 *Closed on Tuesday, November 4, Monday, November 17, and Monday, December 1 Venue: Special Exhibition Room, Netherlands Exchange Corner (both in the permanent exhibition room on the 2nd floor) Hours: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM *From December 1st, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM (last entry 30 minutes before closing) Admission: Included in the permanent exhibition admission fee (630 yen for adults, 310 yen for elementary, junior high, and high school students) *Free admission for elementary and junior high school students in the prefecture, the Nagasaki Rekibun Friendship Association, and campus members. ★Opening Day: Free Service Day for Prefectural Residents★ On the opening anniversary of Monday, November 3, 2025 (national holiday), admission to the permanent exhibition, including this exhibition, will be free for Nagasaki residents. The special exhibition is a mini-planned exhibition that focuses on various themes, focusing on materials from the museum’s collection, such as paintings influenced by Europe and China, and valuable historical documents. [Exhibition materials]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/141165/110/141165-110-8de47ccc5dfe17f9f8b9fae44c5919c2-1600×1200.jpg Folding screen depicting the princes of Taisei Screen Picture of Western Kings and Princes 《Nationally designated important cultural property》Designated in 1988 《Lending》4 art museums/museums
《Restoration》2017 Nagasaki magistrate office related materials Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property – Designated in 1988 A total of 1,242 documents have been designated, including those related to the Nagasaki Magistrate’s administration, judiciary, trade control, diplomacy, Nagasaki guard duties, and the suppression of Christianity during the Edo period.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/141165/110/141165-110-5ded559ced372a46157897b75924c3ca-1600×1200.jpg Nagasaki magistrate office related materials Portrait of Acquaviva and Portrait of Viterski 《New Acquisition》2006 Acquired along with the portrait of Father Ito Mancio Mesquita.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/141165/110/141165-110-368b763d2651d2114a6e6d6e3a56b4de-1600×1200.jpg Portrait of Father Mancio Mesquita Ito Portrait of Ito Mancio and Portrait of Father Mesquita 《New Acquisition》2006 Lotted for the museum’s special exhibition celebrating its first anniversary. It later became the property of Nagasaki Prefecture. 《Lending》6 art museums/museums Nakanishi Collection 《Restoration》Continuing in-house since 2005 The Nakanishi Collection contains materials formerly owned by Kei Nakanishi (1923-2003), a physician and prominent figure in the study of Nagasaki studies. Among these materials are some that were damaged in the Nagasaki flood 43 years ago, and they have been undergoing ongoing restoration work in-house since the museum opened.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/141165/110/141165-110-96163dee03da7ff5b03be43b8ffc9e05-800×600.jpg Dogger Bank Naval Battle Lacquer Plaque Special Exhibition “Dogger Bank Naval Battle Maki-e Plaque” New Acquisitions: 2014 (2 plaques, 4 original artworks), 2016 (2 plaques) Plaques are large lacquerware wall hangings produced for export from the late 18th century to the early 19th century. Complete sets of both the original artwork and the plaque are rare, making this a noteworthy artifact.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/141165/110/141165-110-9bfbeeac09e60fec43a81baab009f4be-3694×1327.jpg Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture The museum displays valuable historical documents and artworks on the history of Nagasaki’s international exchanges. During the Edo period, the Nagasaki Magistrate’s Office was located here, and a portion of it has been restored on the premises. There’s also a fun zone for learning about history, as well as a wide variety of special exhibitions and events! Address: 1-1-1 Tateyama, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 850-0007 Contact: TEL 095-818-8366 FAX 095-818-8407 E-mail info-his@nmhc.jp URL: https://www.nmhc.jp/ automatically, so please do not reply.