Sendai City Museum - Exhibitions2026

Special exhibitions and feature exhibitions in fiscal 2026

Special exhibition
”I DREAM CATS COULD BE US.”

Exhibition Period: April 17 (Fri) to June 7 (Sun)

“What if our cats could talk like humans?”
Have you ever imagined such a thing?
This exhibition introduces ukiyo-e prints and illustrated books from the Edo to Meiji periods, focusing on the works of Utagawa Kuniyoshi—an ukiyo-e artist well known for his deep love of cats. It shows his charming portrayals of anthropomorphized cats, as well as humans depicted with cat-like features.
Please enjoy these unique works of anthropomorphism.

Admission Fee：

Adults	¥ 1,500
(Advanced purchase)	¥ 1,300
High School / College Students	¥ 1,000
Elementary and Junior High School Students	¥ 800

※Groups of 10 or more receive a 100 yen discount per person from the regular same-day price.
※Student tickets (high school, college, elementary, and junior high) are available as same-day tickets only.

picture／Fashionable Cats Playing Handball

Fashionable Cats Playing Handball
Designed by Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Private Collection

Feature Exhibition
Challenge from Date Masamune—“Answer My Quiz If You Dare!”

Exhibition Period: July 10 (Fri) to August 30 (Sun)

What if Date Masamune—the famed warlord of Japan’s Warring States period (Sengoku period) and the first lord of the Sendai domain—appeared in the present day?
In this exhibition, Masamune himself asks quiz questions about authentic historical materials related to his life.
As you view the exhibits and answer his questions, aim to become a true “Masamune Master” and see what kinds of “words of praise” you can earn from him!
Challenge yourself and see how many questions you can answer!

Admission Fee：Visitors can view the feature exhibition at the regular exhibition fee rate.

Adults / College Students	¥ 460 （¥ 360）
High School Students	¥ 230 （¥ 180）
Elementary and Junior High School Students	¥ 110 （¥ 90）

※The prices in brackets are the rates for groups of 30 visitors or more.

picture／Date Masamune Armor Statue

Date Masamune Armor Statue
Designated Cultural Property of the City of Sendai
Calligraphy with Attached Waka Poem by Date Masamune
By Kanō Tan’yū
Collection of the Sendai City Museum

Special Exhibition
“Buddhist Paintings: Masterpieces of Tohoku” (provisional)

Exhibition Period: September 18 (Fri) to November 8 (Sun)

Buddhist art has long served as a source of spiritual comfort for people throughout history.
The Buddhist paintings featured in this exhibition―long admired for the dignity of the deities they portray and for their artistic beauty―have been carefully preserved and handed down through generations.
This exhibition presents outstanding examples of Buddhist paintings from the Tohoku region, along with works newly brought to light through recent research. We hope visitors will gain a deeper understanding of the history and breadth of Buddhist painting and enjoy exploring the rich world it reveals.

Admission Fee：

Adults	¥ 1,300
High School / College Students	¥ 1,000
Elementary and Junior High School Students	¥ 600

※Groups of 10 or more receive a 100-yen discount per person from the regular same-day price.

Special Exhibition
“Ice Age―The World Seen by Humanity 40,000 Years Ago―”

Exhibition Period: March 17 (Wed) to May 9 (Sun), 2027 (provisional)

What was human life like from around 40,000 years ago―overlapping with the Paleolithic era―through the coldest period of the Ice Age roughly 20,000 years ago?
How did humans evolve as they adapted to the harsh natural environment of the glacial period?
This exhibition introduces the world in which humans lived during the Ice Age, exploring themes such as their interactions with now-extinct large animals, as well as the culture and tools they developed. Through these perspectives, we hope to show how people lived, adapted, and moved forward while facing a period of climate change.

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