An interactive journey bringing Japan’s Edo Era to life.
More than a wave, Hokusai & Ukiyo-e is a multi-faceted exhibition experience bringing Japan’s Shogun Era to life in a way you won’t experience anywhere else.
The Cleve Carney Museum of Art will feature over 60 original works and artifacts by the masters of Japan’s Edo Period (1603-1868). Works by acclaimed artists such as Hokusai and Hiroshige are a window into the life during this time when the city of Edo (present-day Tokyo) thrived as the center of Japan’s economy and culture.
The collection includes original painted works, intricate color woodblock prints and instruments and other beautifully lacquered objects and more. This collection has never been seen in the U.S. and is on loan from the Edoardo Chiossone Museum of Oriental Art in Genoa, Italy.
image: Utagawa Kunimasa: The Actor Nakamura Nakazō II as Matsuōmaru in the wagon-stopping scene from the drama “Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami;” Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper; vertical ōban, 1796. Photo Courtesy Edoardo Chiossone Museum of Oriental Art of Genoa.
Throughout the McAninch Arts Center, guests will continue to be immersed in Japanese culture, from Edo to anime through several interactive areas:
Historical Edo & Ukiyo-e Exhibit
Discover the floating world of Japan
Waves of DuPage: Beautiful Cities
Iconic DuPage locations transformed into Ukiyo-e images by Artist Richard Lo
Hokusai’s World: Step into Edo
Edo-era Bookshop and Nagaya walkthrough
Immersive History of Manga & Anime
Immersive, drawn environment of manga and anime history
Hokusai Kids Area
Children’s discovery center
Ukiyo-e Imagination Station
Make your own Ukiyuo-e print
Samurai & Silk
Selfie photo station
Great Wave Gardens
Outdoor Japanese Garden
Edo EATS!
Concessions with food and drink
Gift Shop
Hokusai-inspired gifs and unique souvenirs
EXHIBITION HOURS
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10a-6p
Wednesday: 10a-6p
Thursday: 10a-8:30p
Friday: 10a-6p
Saturday: 9:30-6p
Sunday: 9:30a-5p
(note: last ticket sold 45 minutes before closing)
Available now for groups 20+!
Call (630) 942-3026 or grouptix@cod.edu
TICKETS START AT $12
TIMED TICKETS:
Choose the date and time, offered every 15 minutes
$12: (T, W after 2p)
$27 (T, W, Th, F)
$32 (Sa, Su)
$2 discount for senior/youth/military
ANYTIME: $40
Offers most flexibility!
Choose the date–attend exhibition any time that day.
Eki Stamp Book included with ticket purchase.
VIP ADD-ON PACKAGES*
VIP SHOGUN: $25
Includes Exhibition Poster, Tote and VIP Lanyard
VIP EMPEROR: $70
Includes Shogun package plus Audio Tour and Exhibit Catalogue
*Note: Exhibition tickets are not included in VIP Packages
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Community Partners are Riding the Wave
We are thrilled to have so many partners riding the wave with us as we bring this extraordinary exhibition to life. We would like to extend a special thanks to DuPage County, Ball Horticultural, DuPage Foundation, Arts DuPage, Wight & Co., Illinois Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Japanese Chamber of Commerce Chicago, an the DuPage County Public Art Project for their support and collaboration.
We invite additional community partners to join us! Together, we can share the beauty and cultural significance of Hokusai’s masterpieces with audiences of all ages. Let’s create an unforgettable experience that highlights the power of art to connect and inspire!
Click below to learn how you can get involved through collaborative programming or other creative partnerships.
