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The Great Thief’s House is an interactive summer exhibition at Fukuoka Asian Art Museum. Visitors enter eight theatrical rooms—including a corridor, reception room and hidden room—and follow clues about an absent master thief. The show runs through Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Advance sales have ended. During the exhibition, tickets are sold at the same-day price. The exhibition is designed around looking, searching and imagining, so families can enjoy it even if they do not read every Japanese caption.
- July 9–August 30, 2026; open every day during the exhibition
- 09:30–17:30; last admission 17:00
- Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, 7F Project Gallery
- No re-entry; student identification may be requested
Status checked August 3, 2026. Some programs have ended or closed registration; use the official pages for the latest capacity information.
Dates, venue and admission
| Item | Details | Visitor note |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | July 9–August 30, 2026 | No closing days during the exhibition |
| Hours | 09:30–17:30 | Last admission 17:00 |
| Same-day admission | Adults ¥1,800; junior/senior high ¥1,100; elementary ¥600 | Preschool children free |
| Venue | Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, 7F | Riverain Center Building, Hakata |
| Access | Directly connected to Nakasu-Kawabata Station | Use Exit 6 and allow time for the lift |
What visitors experience
The exhibition combines original picture-book art, poetry, music and design with a story about a legendary thief. Works include new picture-book illustrations by Shinsuke Yoshitake and a poetry garden connected with Shuntaro and Kensaku Tanikawa. The emphasis is on exploring the rooms rather than passively viewing a conventional gallery.
An exhibition ticket also includes the collection show ‘A Journey through Asian Art: East Asia.’ Re-entry is not allowed, so see both exhibitions before leaving the ticketed area.
Programs still scheduled in August
TNC announcer picture-book readings are scheduled at 13:00 on August 5, 12 and 26; no reservation is required. Museum-volunteer readings are scheduled on August 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 and 30 at 11:30 and 13:00, with capacity for 20 groups per session.
A parent-and-child gallery tour is scheduled for August 20 from 16:00 to 17:00. It is limited to 15 parent-child groups, requires an exhibition ticket and advance application. Check the application button on the official event page before making plans.
Closed or completed programs
All Night Museum sessions, including August 8, have reached capacity and are closed to new applications. The July 30 craft workshop has also ended. These are not walk-in programs.
For the remaining free readings, arrive at the 7F Kids’ Corner before the start. Event details can change if the gallery is crowded.
Planning your visit and official links
The museum is in central Fukuoka above Nakasu-Kawabata Station, convenient from both Hakata and Tenjin. Keep the student ID needed for discounted admission and note that the elementary-school ticket includes a thief eye mask.
The official exhibition site is the best source for ticket-sale changes. Use the parent-tour page for current registration rather than assuming that an event date means places remain.
