The Chinese zodiac sign for 2026 is the horse. Throughout history, horses, valued for their strength and beauty, have aided the development of human civilization in countless ways—facilitating travel, transport, hunting, farming, and even entertainment. To celebrate the new year, this exhibition will showcase a wide range of works involving horses from Keio’s collections, including rare books, picture scrolls, ukiyo-e prints, and haniwa figures. KeMCo invites visitors to learn about the longstanding relationship between people and horses and renew their appreciation for these incredible animals.
In addition to the main exhibit, a special corner will be dedicated to original cover artwork for Ko’uma, a magazine published at Keio Yochisha Elementary School that is created by artists connected to Keio.
Overview
Date: January 8 (Thu.) to February 7 (Sat.) 2026
*Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays
Weekend openings: January 10 (Sat.), 24 (Sat.), February 7 (Sat.)
Weekday closures: January 26 (Mon.)
Venue: Keio Museum Commons (Mita Campus East Annex)
Open hours: 11:00 – 18:00
Admission: There is no ticket fee or need to book visits in advance.
*Please check the KeMCo website for the latest information: https://kemco.keio.ac.jp/en/all-post/20260108-en/
