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The National Art Center, Tokyo Family Program
Infinity Weekend: Perfect for Families! Perfect for Everyone!

December 18 (Fri), 2026 - December 20 (Sun), 2026

  • Upcoming Events
  • Workshops
  • Pre-school children/Elementary School Students/Junior High School Students/High School Students/All

The National Art Center, Tokyo (NACT) is excited to present “Infinity Weekend: Perfect for Families! Perfect for Everyone!!”. During this special weekend, every visitor will have a chance to experience things that are limited solely to the NACT such as viewing the exhibition while chatting with family and friends and taking part in programs. 

*No pre-registration necessary. Please come directly to the venue on the day.
*Please note that when a program is completely full, you may have to wait to participate.
*Preschool and elementary school children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Event Information

Date
December 18 (Fri), 2026 - December 20 (Sun), 2026
Time
  • Talking and Looking at Art in the gallery of the exhibition Shojo Manga Infinity: Moto Hagio, Ryoko Yamagishi, and Waki Yamato
    December 18(Fri)   9:00-13:00
    December 19(Sat)  9:00-13:00
    December 20(Sun)9:00-13:00
    *Participants to this program are invited to enter the NACT from 8:45 everyday during the “Infinity Weekend”.

  • Hands-on Corner: Stamp, Doodle, Create! Be a Manga Artist!
    December 18(Fri)   9:00-15:00
    December 19(Sat)  9:00-15:00
    December 20(Sun)9:00-15:00
    *last entry: 14:45

  • Workshop: Make Your Own Infinity ∞ Glasses! 
    December 19(Sat)  10:00-16:30
    December 20(Sun)10:00-16:30
    *The same programs will be held in both days.
    *last entry: 15:45 
  • Open Space:Draw on the Infinity Bridge!
    December 19(Sat)  10:00-16:30
    December 20(Sun)10:00-16:30
    *last entry: 15:45
Venue

The National Art Center, Tokyo

For who
Pre-school children 、 Elementary School Students 、 Junior High School Students 、 High School Students 、 All
How to Participate

No pre-registration necessary. Please come directly to the venue on the day.
*Please note that when a program is completely full, you may have to wait to participate.
*Preschool and elementary school children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Admission

Please see "Program Details".

Organized by

The National Art Center, Tokyo

Inquiries

(+81) 47-316-2772 (Hello Dial)

Program Details

We offer four programs, and participants are welcome to join multiple programs if they wish.
  • Talking and Looking at Art in the gallery of the exhibition  Shojo Manga Infinity: Moto Hagio, Ryoko Yamagishi, and Waki Yamato
    December 18 (Fri) & 19 (Sat) & 20 (Sun) 9:00-13:00
    Special Exhibition Gallery 2E

    “Talking and Looking at Art” will be held from 9:00 to 13:00 in the Shojo Manga Infinity: Moto Hagio, Ryoko Yamagishi, and Waki Yamato exhibition gallery. Enjoy viewing the artworks while chatting with your family and friends.

    *This program is designed to provide families, especially those with infants and toddlers, with a more relaxed and comfortable viewing experience. Although the event is open to everyone, please understand that this is the program’s main objective.
    *From 9:00 to 10:00, admission is prioritized for families accompanied by children of junior high school age or younger. From 10:00 to 13:00, anyone wishing to enjoy the exhibition while chatting may enter.
    *Re-entrying the gallery on the same day is permitted during the “Infinity Weekend”.
    *Adults, including high school students, must have an exhibition ticket to enter the gallery.
    *For information on purchasing tickets, please visit the exhibition webpage.


  • Hands-on Corner:Stamp, Doodle, Create! Be a Manga Artist!
    December 18 (Fri) 9:30-15:00  (last entry:14:45) 
    December 19 (Sat) 9:30-15:00  (last entry:14:45) 
    December 20 (Sun) 9:30-15:00  (last entry:14:45) 
    1F Lobby Hands-on corner
    Participation is free

     In this area, try making your own manga by adding stamps, drawings, and dialogue to a sheet with preprinted comic panels. You can use your finished sheet as a greeting card! 

  • Workshop: Make Your Own Infinity ∞ Glasses! 
    December 19 (Sat) 10:00-16:30 (last entry: 15:45)
    December 20 (Sun) 10:00-16:30 (last entry: 15:45) 
    3F Lecture Room

    Participation is free

Decorate a paper headband shaped like the infinity symbol (∞) with stickers, tape, and drawings to create a one-of-a-kind pair of Infinity Glasses! 

  • Open Space: Draw on the Infinity Bridge! 
    December 19 (Sat) 10:00-16:30 (last entry: 15:45)
    December 20 (Sun) 10:00-16:30 (last entry: 15:45) 
    3F Lecture Room 
    Participation is free

Have fun drawing on and decorating the cardboard Infinity Bridge in a play area with a cardboard-covered floor. This space is designed primarily for preschoolers. 

  • Notes:
    *Please note that when a program is completely full, you may have to wait to participate.
    *Preschool and elementary school children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
    *The content of each program is subject to change. Please refer to the NACT website for details before your visit.
    *Please note that the NACT staff may be taking photographs during the program. These images may be used on the NACT website or social media account, or for social media advertising. In some cases, a member of the press may also be taking photographs to cover the event.
    *The art supplies are safe, non-toxic, and appropriate for use by small children. 
    *Though the materials can be easily washed off with water, they may get on children’s hands and clothes, so we recommend wearing clothes that you do not mind getting dirty. 
    ⋆Activities at the Hands-on Corner, Workshop, and Open Space are available while suppulies last.


  • Childcare service
    While your children enjoy fun activities, take your time exploring the exhibition with your family, spouse, or group.

    *Advance reservation is required.
    *For details, including fees and other terms of use, please visit the Childcare service page.
    *Childcare service is available on December 20 (Sun) from 12:30-15:30.

Facilities

  • The Baby-care room is located on the basement floor. The diaper-changing area can be used freely by anyone with an infant.
  • The multipurpose restrooms located on each floor are equipped with diaper-changing spaces.
  • The baby strollers are available free of charge. Please ask at the information on the 1F.
  • You may bring strollers to all program venues. Please use the central elevator.
  • Drinks in containers with lids are permitted, and participants may hydrate inside the workshop's venue on the 3F.

  • Please use the cafés and restaurant located throughout the building.

    1F– Café COQUILLE
    *Available as a rest area from 9:00.
    *Café service begins at 10:00.
    *For information on the operating hours, reservations, and usage policies of other cafés and restaurant, please visit the Restaurant / Cafés page.

Supported by

Connecting Children with Museums aims to provide enjoyable museum experiences to as many children as possible. It is an initiative carried out by the Independent Administrative Institution National Museum of Art with the support of the Adobe Foundation.
For more information on Connecting Children with Museums initiative, please visit our official website. 

Connecting Children with Museums initiative is supported by the Adobe Foundation

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