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Here’s information from Fukuoka City about the Fukuoka Museum Week 2015, an annual event featuring 13 art and historical museums.

The Fukuoka Museum Week brings you the chance to know the art, history, and culture of Fukuoka. This is the 7th year of the event.

During this event, at some of the participating museums, entrance and exhibition viewing fees are free for regular exhibits! There are also leaflets offering discounts. There will also be special lectures, talkshows and workshops. In addition, each of the participating museums will prepare their own individual “backyard tours”, quizzes, and gallery talks. Presents are also prepared for visitors.

Furthermore, when you participate in the stamp rally and collect the stamps at two of the 13 different locations, you will be eligible to win pair tickets to special exhibitions at the museums, pair tickets to a performance at Hakataza, or other special prizes.

The Fukuoka Museum Week takes place between Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 24th. For more information about the events at each museum, please see the leaflet or search “Fukuoka Museum Week” on the Fukuoka City homepage. Leaflets are available at participating locations, the tourist information centers in Hakata and Tenjin, at the information plaza located on the first floor of Fukuoka City Hall, and at Fukuoka Tower.

And there is also information about a Volunteer Lecture at Asumin, a Fukuoka City NPO Volunteer Exchange Center located in Daimyo in the Chuo Ward of Fukuoka City.

The lecture deals with support delivered in disaster environments from assistance groups working in such areas. The Disaster Volunteer Training Lecture will take place on Tuesday, May 19th, from 7:00 to 9:30 PM. There will also be an opinion exchange session. Come check it out!

In addition, there will be a lecture from groups using actual examples that introduce general volunteer activity for those interested in understanding volunteer activities. It’s called the “Introductory Course for Volunteers” and will take place on Thursday, May 28th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, as well as on Sunday, May 31st, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM in the afternoon.

Seats for both lectures are limited to 30, and participation is free. Those interested in participating should visit Asumin in person, or contact them by phone, fax, or email, prior to the event. The phone number is, 092-724-4801. The fax number is, 092-724-4901. Their email address is info@fnvc.jp..

The event is waiting for you!