Exhibitions

Thermae: Ancient Rome, Japan, and the Joy of Bathing

Ancient Rome was the most prosperous in world history. Among its culture, Public Bath Thermae interests us. Manga "Thermae Romae" by YAMAZAKI Mari got the recognition of the facility better.
In this exhibition, the main character Lucius guides Ancient Rome, Japan, and the Bathing Culture. As his experience of time travel, you will get what bath would have been like at the time.

  • Period
    November 25－January 21, 2024
  • Opening Hours
    10:00 a.m. － 7:00 p.m. daily　
    ＊10:00 a.m. － 8:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays 　
    Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
  • Exhibition Closed
    December 19
  • Venue
    Gallery A (1st floor)
  • Admission
    General Admission: ¥1,400 (¥1,200)
    University and High school students: ¥1,000(¥800)
  • Inquiries
    Oita Prefectural Art Museum　Tel: +81-(0)97-533-4500
Votive Relief to Apollo and the Nymphs, Naples National Archaeological Museum Excavated from the hot springs of Ischia and Nitrodi Photo (c) Luciano and Marco Pedicini
Votive Relief to Apollo and the Nymphs, Naples National Archaeological Museum
Excavated from the hot springs of Ischia and Nitrodi
Photo (c) Luciano and Marco Pedicini

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