Featured Exhibitions

8F Featured Exhibition Hall,
accessible to Osaka Museum of History (Permanent Exhibit) Ticket holders
November 5 (Wed.), 2025 to January 12 (Mon., a national holiday), 2026

Sword guards with a mesmerizing variety of designs

The sword guard that adorns the exterior of a Japanese sword is the most conspicuous metal sword fitting. In particular, iron sword guards with openwork designs are palm-sized works of art that are highly valued for their exquisite craftsmanship. This exhibition will showcase sword guards with elaborately crafted designs selected from the Katsuya Sword-Fitting Collection donated to the Osaka Museum of History.

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January 14 (Wed.) to April 7 (Mon.), 2026

We love folk toys:
Culture and design specific to the locality

Folk toys made of common readily-available materials reflect specific local cultures. This exhibition will showcase a diverse range of folk toys made in various parts of Japan, exploring the wishes with which these toys were made and highlighting the rich variety of designs.

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