Learn about traditional Japanese tea culture through this Tea Ceremony hosted in our museum galleries on 24 April, 22 May, and 19 June 2025. Try ceremonial grade matcha tea prepared for you by your host, Yukie Williams. With over a decade’s experience in practising tea ceremonies, known as sadō (茶道), Yukie Williams draws inspiration from (... continued)
Take some time to slow down at the Museum with our summer Calm Morning sessions. We are opening an hour early every Wednesday to give you the chance to engage in some slow looking in the quiet of the morning. Deepen your connection with a piece of art using our slow looking prompts and find (... continued)
Join us for a special version of our traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony to celebrate Tanabata! Celebrated in Japan since the 700s, Tanabata is a Japanese star festival that tells the story of the celestial lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi. Enjoy exploring the themes of Tanabata with your host Yukie Williams and Yukie Scott as you learn (... continued)
Join us for a special planetarium show and craft session celebrating the Japanese festival of Tanabata. Tanabata celebrates the mythical meeting of the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi, represented by the stars Vega and Altair. According to Japanese legend, the two lovers are separated by the milky way and can only meet once a year, on the seventh (... continued)
This summer holiday we are opening our doors on Mondays for a special MEAA kids’ takeover! Feel free to be as loud as you like while exploring the exhibitions, playing traditional games, and discovering new things. With toys, trails, riddles, and more, come to MEAA for plenty of kid-friendly activities. There will be a range (... continued)
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