Let’s go through Ueno Forest to the library! A brick building over 100 years old

The International Library of Children's Literature (ILCL) opened in 2000 in a building that was originally constructed during the Meiji-era as Japan’s Imperial Library, which was renovated and expanded while preserving and restoring the structure’s original interior and exterior design.

This exhibition reviews the architectural design and history of the ILCL facility with a special emphasis on the Brick Building, which has been designated a metropolitan historic building by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Although photography is usually prohibited, visitors will be allowed to take photos of the venue freely during this exhibition.

The Brick Building has been a beloved Tokyo landmark for generations, and we hope that this exhibition about its history will also pique your interest in the ILCL.

1. The aedicule: doors to stacks
2. A chandelier and decorative plasterwork on the ceiling
3. Wooden window sashes preserved in their original state

	Let’s go through Ueno Forest to the library! A brick building over 100 years old
	Date	From March 22, 2022 (Tue.) to May 22, 2022 (Sun.) *The schedule is subject to change.
	Days closed	Mondays, National holidays (except Children's Day on May 5) and the third Wednesday of every month (for refiling)
	Hours	9:30-17:00
	Venue	Brick Building 3F Museum, International Library of Children's Literature (Ueno Park) [ACCESS]
	Admission fee	Free of charge

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