Previously frequented mainly by scholars and students, the prestigious Gakushuin University’s history museum is in March 2025 set to metamorphose into a modern exhibition facility showcasing the university’s considerable collection of artistic and historical treasures.
Housed in a comprehensively renovated former university library building designed by pioneering Modernist architect Kunio Maekawa, the museum will feature a permanent display of Gakushuin’s illustrious history as well as a gallery for special exhibitions. These shows will highlight especially items and materials with a connection to the imperial family and the pre-war nobility.