Notice of re-opening of Chihiro Art Museum Tokyo & Azumino

After the temporary closure to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we are happy to announce that the Chihiro Art Museum Tokyo will re-open as of Saturday, June 20th., and the Chihiro Art Museum Azumino successively on Saturday, June 27th.  Both Museums will take sufficient preventive measures according to relevant guidelines, so that our visitors can safely enjoy their stay.

<Exhibition schedule 2020>
We have made some modifications to the original exhibition schedule 2020.
For more details:
Chihiro Art Museum Tokyo: https://chihiro.jp/en/tokyo/exhibitions/
Chihiro Art Museum Azumino: https://chihiro.jp/en/azumino/exhibitions/

 
We kindly ask you to read the following before your visit. 

<Measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19>
・An alcohol-based hand sanitizer placed at the entrance of the building as well as each exhibit room
・Regular disinfection of places frequently touched by visitors
・Museum staffs wear masks and/or face shields.
・Museum staffs conduct daily health checks and wash hands diligently. 

<Services and equipment suspended until further notice.>
・Events including Gallery Talks and Picture Book Time
・Picture Book Café
    Note: Your own drinks are allowed to drink in the designated area.
・Toys and picture books in the Play Room
    Note: Please feel free to bring your child/children’s favorite toys and picture books!
・Audiovisuals
・Free rental of baby carriages and wheelchairs
・Using lockers and/or storing baggage 

<Requests to our visitors>
・Please refrain from visiting our facilities if you meet either of the following criteria:
    – You or someone close to you were infected with COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
    – You have a fever of over 37.5 °C, or other cold symptoms like coughing.
    – You are in poor physical condition.
・You are advised to:
    -Fill in the visitor card before entering the museum.
    -Wear a mask.
    -Keep your hands clean by diligently washing and/or disinfecting them.
    -Comply with the “cough etiquette” of properly covering your mouth with a mask or handkerchief when coughing or sneezing.
    -Wait for a while before entering when crowded.
    -Refrain from making visits in a group of 10+.
    Note: Visits in a smaller group of 5-9 are possible by making reservations. 

<Requests to visitors in the exhibit rooms>
・Please try to keep a distance of 1.5 meters from other visitors.
・Do not touch the exhibits including display cases. 

<Temporary change in opening hours of the Chihiro Art Museum Azumino>
・Hours:  10:00-16:00 (until further notice)
・Closed every Wednesday.  Also closed from December 1st through the last day of February.
> For more details: https://chihiro.jp/en/azumino/visit/#hours