Ueno Events & Exhibitions in April 2026
Events and exhibitions held (or scheduled) in the Ueno area in April 2026, including exhibitions spanning multiple months.
April 2026 listings (4)
[Special Exhibition] Glass Dry Plate Exhibition: The Joy of Taking Photographs
The invention of the glass dry plate opened photography to the general public. Drawing on glass plates in the museum's collection, the exhibition presents street scenes, travel snapshots and family photos taken by amateur photographers. Its theme is the first step toward the popularization of photography.
Ueno Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival)
Cherry blossom festival in the Ueno and Okachimachi area, March 14 to April 5, 2026.
Lecture "The Magpie's Eye: A Gaze That Finds the Seeds of Stories – With British Author Frances Hardinge" (Recorded Stream)
Recorded stream on YouTube, mainly for junior high school students and older (open to all viewers), no registration required. Speaker: Frances Hardinge; translation by Ritsuko Sanbe.
"Showcase Storage" + Backyard Tour [Advance Reservation Required]
An exhibition with a backyard tour, now on at the Toride Annex. Advance reservation required.