Current Exhibitions

Family-friendly exhibition about Japanese culture now open!

Journey through Japan: Myths to Manga showcases how imagination, playfulness, and the environment have inspired Japan’s folklore, design, and technology through the centuries. Designed with younger audiences in mind, yet fun and fascinating for all ages, this exhibition features more than 150 historic and contemporary objects, ranging from kimono, origami, and woodblock prints to animated movies, graphic novels, and robots.

Don't miss the final Frist Friday of 2024!

Join us on November 8 for the final Frist Friday of 2024 celebrating Journey through Japan: Myths to MangaMaría Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold, and LaJuné McMillian: The Portal’s Keeper—Origins. 

Let the exhibitions inspire your attire and then get ready for an exciting evening of music, art, and fun!

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Upcoming Events & Programs

Thursday, November 7, 6:30–7:00 p.m.

Thirty-Minute Exhibition Tour 

Thursday, November 7, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Drop-In Drawing

Friday, November 8, 8:00–11:00 p.m.

Frist Fridays 2024

Saturday, November 9, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Architecture Tour

Sunday, November 10, 1:00–5:30 p.m.

Family Sunday  

Sunday, November 10, 3:00–5:00 p.m.

Family Movie Matinee: Detective Pikachu

Thursday, November 14, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Art History Course: Human Experience and Japanese Art 

Saturday, November 16, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Teen ARTlab: Manga-Style Art

Sunday, November 17, 1:00–5:30 p.m.

Frist Arts Fest

Thursday, November 21, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Art History Course: Human Experience and Japanese Art

Thursday, November 21, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Sound Bath Meditation

Thursday, December 5, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Drop-In Drawing

Saturday, December 14, 3:00–5:00 p.m.

Frist Films: Godzilla vs. Destoroyah

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