The nature of weddings has greatly changed over time. In the past the bonding of two families was the central theme however more recently, couples have had more freedom to personalize their own wedding ceremonies.
This exhibition on the history of wedding ceremonies showcases items such as betrothal gifts, trousseaus (the bride’s outfit) and wedding food of the era when wedding ceremonies took place in homes to current wedding magazines and wedding registration papers.
Wedding dresses designed by the world-famous bridal designer Katsura Yumi and a collection of Uchikake bridal robes and Furisode (long-sleeved kimonos) will also be on display.
When: JSaturday, 10th January 2015 – Sunday, 8th March 2015
Where: MieMu （三重県総合博物館）
3060 Isshinden-kouzubeta, Tsu, Mie (津市一身田上津部田3060)
Closed on:
Tuesday, 13th January
Monday, 19th January
Monday, 26th January
Monday, 2nd February
Monday, 9th February
Monday, 16th February
Monday, 23th February
Monday, 2nd March
Opening Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm
(weekends and holidays until 7:00pm) Last entry 30 minutes before closing
Related event:
Wedding on Sunday, 1st March 2015 at 1:30pm
A wedding will be held in the MieMu Museum. The Governor Eikei Suzuki will officiate at the ceremony.
Registrations to attend the ceremony will be accepted on the day of the event only.
Admission Fees
| Wedding Exhibition | Wedding Exhibition and General Exhibition | General Exhibition | |
| Adults | 600 yen*480 yen | 880 yen*700 yen | 510 yen*400 yen |
| University students | 360yen*280 yen | 520 yen*410 yen | 300 yen*240 yen |
| High school aged and younger | Free | Free | Free |
| Annual Pass (access to all exhibitions)Adults: 1,640 yenStudents: 1,020 yen | |||
*Price of preordered tickets or tickets for members of a group of over 20
