死のディスク赤の女王鷲の戦士

特別展古代メキシコ マヤ、アステカ、テオティワカン

10月3日(火)〜12月10日(日)九州国立博物館
Ancient Mexico
祈り、畏れ、捧げた。
メキシコロゴ
Top page images, from left:
Top page images, from top:
Circular sculpture with the face of death, Teotihuacan, AD 300-550, Sun Plaza, Sun Pyramid, Teotihuacan, National Museum of Anthropology ©Secretaría de Cultura-INAH-MEX. Archivo Digital de las Colecciones del Museo Nacional de Antropología. INAH-CANON
Red Queen's mask, diadem, necklace, Maya, Late 7th century, Temple 13, Palenque, Palenque Site Museum, Alberto Ruz Lhuillier ©Secretaría de Cultura-INAH-MEX. Foto: Michel Zabé
Eagle Warrior sculpture, Aztec, AD 1469-86, House of the Eagles, Templo Mayor, Templo Mayor Museum ©Secretaría de Cultura-INAH-MEX. Museo del Templo Mayor

Overview

Among the thirty-five World Heritage sites in Mexico, the ruins of ancient cities are especially popular. For over 3,000 years, from the 15th century BC until the Spanish conquest in the 16th century AD, unique civilizations adapted to and flourished in Mexico’s diverse environments. This exhibition focuses on three major civilizations — the Maya, Aztec, and Teotihuacan — while presenting ancient treasures from leading Mexican museums together with findings from the latest excavations. The exhibition delves into the mystery and allure of these civilizations by examining ancient peoples’ prayers to gods and nature, and their unique worldviews and aesthetics.

Exhibitions

Fukuoka
Osaka
Tokyo
Venue
Special Exhibition Hall (3rd floor), Kyushu National Museum
Period
October 3, 2023 (Tue.) – December 10, 2023 (Sun.)
Hours
  • 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    (Sundays, Tuesdays – Thursdays; last admission at 16:30)
  • 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.*
    (Fridays and Saturdays; last admission at 19:30)
    *Opening hours may change during this period. 
Closed
Mondays, October 10  (Open on October 9)
Organizers
Kyushu National Museum, Fukuoka Prefecture, NHK Fukuoka Station, NHK Enterprises Fukuoka Branch Office, The Nishinippon Shimbun, Nishinippon Shimbun Event Service, The Asahi Shimbun
Co-organizer
Kyushu National Museum Promotion Foundation
  • With the sponsorship of: Nissha Co., Ltd., Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.
  • With the special cooperation of: Dazaifu Tenmangu
  • With the cooperation of: Aeromexico
  • With the support of: Embassy of Mexico in Japan, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka City Board of Education, Kitakyushu City Board of Education, Dazaifu City, Dazaifu City Board of Education, Dazaifu Chamber of Commerce, Dazaifu City Information Center
  • With the co-planning and co-coordination of: Secretariat of Culture of Mexico, National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH)

Inquiries

TEL* 05055428600 (9:00 – 20:00, open 24/7)

*in Japanese only

Admissions

Adults
2,000yen (1,800yen
University and high school students
1,300yen (1,100yen
Junior high and elementary school students
   900yen (700yen
  • * Prices in the brackets ( ) are for advanced sale tickets, which can be purchased from August 4 (Fri.) to October 2 (Mon.) 2023.
  • * Tickets include entry into the “Cultural Exchange Exhibition” on the fourth floor.
  • * For advanced sale tickets, please present personal ID with birth date information included such as your passport, health insurance card, or driver’s license at the exhibition hall entrance.
  • * Students MUST present their student identification cards.
  • * Admission is FREE for the following :
    • Preschool children (under 6 years of age)
    • Persons with disabilities and up to one accompanying caretaker
    • Persons with complimentary tickets
    • Persons with relevant Kyushu National Museum memberships
    • ICOM members
    • Japanese Association of Museums members