Dyeing fabrics with indigo and continuing to use them — this practice has been handed down through the generations as a part of everyday life.

This exhibition will be held as a special exhibition of Traditional Indigo Dyeing Workshop.
The world of indigo dyeing, normally presented at the Traditional Indigo Dyeing Workshop, will this time be introduced in the exhibition room of our museum.

We will showcase the process and beauty of indigo dyeing, and through actual dyed fabrics, we hope to convey the charm of indigo, which is created by human hands and the passage of time.

• Period: Tuesday, June 9 ~ Friday, July 31, 2026
• Time: 9:30 ~ 17:00（Last admission 16:30）
• Fee: Admission Fee only
• Venue: the exhibition room in the main building

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Events related to Traditional Indigo Dyeing Workshop

Demonstration

The staff of Traditional Indigo Dyeing Workshop will demonstrate techniques such as stencil carving and tie-dyeing. *Indigo dyeing will not be demonstrated.

• Period: June 9 (Tuesday) ~ July 31 (Friday), 2026
• Time: 10:00 ~ 14:00 * may be subject to change without notice
• Place: the exhibition room in the main building

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Workshop of Indigo Dyeing at the Science Museum (Study Room)

The Traditional Indigo Dyeing Workshop (the West Gate of Nihon Minkaen) will be temporarily closed from June 1 to August 31 due to constructions. A workshop in which you can experience indigo dyeing will be held specially at the study room of the Kawasaki Municipal Science Museum.

“Snow Flake Patterned Handkerchief”

In this workshop we make snow flake pattern to a handkerchief by indigo dyeing.

• Date: June 7 (Sunday), June 28 (Sunday), 2026
• Time: (1) 10:00 ~, (2) 13:00 ~ (about 50 minutes for each)
• Place: Kawasaki Municipal Science Museum (Study Room)
• Everyone can participate (elementary schooler or younger children must be accompanied by 1 guardian)
• Fee: 1,320 Yen (handkerchief and rubber gloves included)
• Capacity: 10 participants for each time slot. Reservation required.
• Reservation: Starting May 13. Please refer to the page written in Japanese for details.

"Experiencing Indigo Dyeing"

In this workshop you can experience indigo dyeing, using simple tools to make original patterns to a handkerchief.

handkerchief sample

• Date: June 21 (Sunday), July 19 (Sunday), 2026
• Time: (1) 10:00 ~, (2) 13:00 ~ (about 75 minutes for each)
• Place: Kawasaki Municipal Science Museum (Study Room)
• Everyone can participate (elementary schooler or younger children must be accompanied by 1 guardian)
• Fee: 1,320 Yen (handkerchief and rubber gloves included)
• Capacity: 10 participants for each time slot. Reservation required.
• Reservation: Starting May 20. Please refer to the page written in Japanese for details.