Karuizawa Picturebook Museum (Forest of Muse)

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"This museum is in Nagakura, Karuizawa Town. They display items related to picture books, including Peter Rabbit. The First Exhibition Hall showcases the research of honorary adviser Mr. Shinichi Yoshida, a researcher of British and American children's literature, and has a permanent display called ""Peter Rabbit's Secret Room."" Planned exhibits occupy the Second Exhibition Hall. They also have a picture book library with primarily Western works where you can browse 1,800 volumes. There is also a museum shop and a conference room where various events are held."

Spot details

Karuizawa Picturebook Museum (Forest of Muse)

Address: Nagano Pref. Kitasakugunkaruizawamachi Nagakura 182 Map
Area: Eastern Shinshu Area
Phone: 0267483340
Hours: [Mar.-Nov.]9:30-17:00(Latest entry16:30)
[Dec.-Jan.]10:00-16:00(Latest entry15:30)
Closed: Tuesday, exhibition change period, winter (Mid-Jan.-Mid-Mar.)
※Open everyday during GWPeriod and July- Sep. ※Please see the homepage for Days closed in Dec. and Jan.
Fees: [Karuizawa Picture Book Mori Art Museum/Picturesque Garden]
[Adult] 1,000 yen
[Junior High School Students] 700 yen
[Elementary School Students] 500 yen
[Less than Elementary School Students] Free

[Ertu Toys] 2 museums with Karuizawa Common set ticket]
[Adult] 1,500 yen
[Middle and high school students] 1,000 yen
[Elementary School Students] 700 yen
[Less than Elementary School Students] Free
Parking Lot: Available(200spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available
Note: Please see the homepage for opening information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000 yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Possible (Customers under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian)
Pet friendly: Only terrace seats at Cafe Rue are available.

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

『グリム童話の裏話』を見に行きました

Reviewed : 2020.12.01

2020年10月9日から2021年1月11日まで軽井沢絵本の森美術館でやっている『グリム童話の裏話』を旅行ついでに行ってみました。こじんまりした展示ではありましたが、なかなか興味深い内容で、グリム童話に潜むもの、兄弟・家族観、キリスト教、過激な表現、社会・道徳・世相、ジェンダー等に分けて展示してありました。ちなみに10時〜16時（10/9-12は9時半から17時らしいが時期により時間が違う可能性あ...
絵本好きにはたまらない。

Reviewed : 2020.01.01

すごい数の絵本が読み放題です。腰を据えてじっくりと読むことがます。森にたたずむ建物も素敵な雰囲気です。
絵本もいいですがポールスミザーさんのピクチャレスクガーデンが見ものです

Reviewed : 2019.09.01

欧米の絵本の歴史を学ぶのもいいのだが、ここの隠れた見どころはポールスミザーさんのピクチャレスクガーデン。軽井沢に自生する植生を生かした、英国本場のナチュラルガーデンが楽しめます。