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Nihontō: The Samurai Sword Tour

Nihontō: The Samurai Sword Tour

Please note: Nihontō: The Samurai Sword Tour is cancelled on Saturday, September 7. 

Explore the history, physical attributes, symbolism, aesthetic qualities and utility of the Japanese samurai sword from the vantage point of beauty and function.

May 10 - November 3
Indianapolis Museum of Art Galleries at Newfields
May - August: Fridays at 2 pm and Saturdays at 3 pm
September - November 2: Saturdays at 3 pm

Japanese, Tachi mount with dragonfly motif fittings, 1800s, wood, lacquer, silver, gold and shakudo, 42 in. Courtesy of Jidai Arts.

Newfields will be closed from January 20-26 for Rest & Refresh and will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, January 28. The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park is always open from dawn to dusk. Rest & Refresh is a moment to reset after a busy holiday season and prepare to welcome guests back to Newfields for a transformational spring.
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