Journey to Japan
Join us for an evening celebrating the museums’ significant and fascinating Japanese collection, and our new exhibition Edo Women: Japanese Prints, 1820 – 1900.
6.00pm – 8.30pm Thursday 12 November 2026
£15, Friends Members £12*
Explore the museum in the evening, get hands-on with museum objects, and immerse yourself in the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Japan.
Full event schedule to follow.
Pre-booking is recommended as these events can sell out – Book your tickets here.
Café Open 5pm – 8pm: Throughout the evening the café will be open selling alcoholic and soft drinks plus cakes, snacks and light bites, or why not begin your evening with a delicious pre-booked Afternoon Tea? (option available when booking tickets)
Event Timings
Café open from 5.00pm
Afternoon Teas available to pre-book from 5.00pm
Historic House opens 6.00pm
Event activities begin 6.00pm
Café closes 8.00pm
Event finishes 8.30pm
*Please note you must have a valid Friends Membership of the day of the event.
12th November 26 - 12th November 26
Additional Information
Access Information
The majority of programming of this event is within areas of the historic house and galleries that are accessible. Some minor elements of the event may take place upstairs, which is accessed via stairs only.
Refunds
Please note that once purchased, tickets cannot be transferred, exchanged, refunded or returned unless the event is cancelled, moved to another date, or details of the event are significantly changed after a ticket has been purchased.
Activities
Please be aware that activities and timings are subject to change.