Opens May 31, 2025
More than a wave, Hokusai & Ukiyo-e is a multi-faceted exhibition experience bringing Japan’s Shogun Era to life in a way you won’t experience anywhere else.
The “Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World” exhibition authentically brings 17th-century Japan to life through meticulously crafted recreations, immersive experiences, hands-on activities and historical exhibits. Visitors will be transported to a time when the city of Edo (now Tokyo) flourished under shogunate rule as the cultural and economic heart of Japan, embracing the arts, nature and leisurely pursuits.
The multi-faceted experience centers around the world-class presentation of a 70-piece collection making its U.S. debut, featured as “Museum Galleries – Chiossone Collection” in the exhibition. The collection features 53 paintings and woodblock prints by the masters of ukiyo-e, including original works by Hokusai, Hiroshige and their contemporaries, and 17 handcrafted objects.
image: Utagawa Kunimasa: The Actor Nakamura Nakazō II as Matsuōmaru in the wagon-stopping scene from the drama “Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami;” Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper; vertical ōban, 1796. Photo Courtesy Edoardo Chiossone Museum of Oriental Art of Genoa.
Enhancing the museum exhibition, “Hokusai & Ukiyo-e” immerses guests in Japan’s iconic Shogun era through a variety of engaging, interactive exhibits spanning over 10,000 square feet. Supporting the art collection and created exclusively for CCMA and the MAC, the show features:
Historical Edo & Ukiyo-e Exhibit
Discover the floating world of Japan
Waves of DuPage: Beautiful Cities
Iconic DuPage locations transformed into Ukiyo-e images by Artist Richard Lo
Hokusai’s World: Step into Edo
Edo-era Bookshop and Nagaya walkthrough
Immersive History of Manga & Anime
Immersive, drawn environment of manga and anime history
Hokusai Kids Area
Children’s discovery center
Ukiyo-e Imagination Station
Make your own Ukiyo-e print
Samurai & Silk
Selfie photo station
Great Wave Gardens
Outdoor Japanese Garden
Edo EATS!
Concessions with food and drink
Gift Shop
Hokusai-inspired gifts and unique souvenirs
EXHIBITION HOURS
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10a-6p
Wednesday: 10a-6p
Thursday: 10a-8:30p
Friday: 10a-6p
Saturday: 9:30-6p
Sunday: 9:30a-5p
(note: last ticket sold 45 minutes before closing)
Community Partners are Riding the Wave
We are thrilled to have so many partners riding the wave with us as we bring this extraordinary exhibition to life. We would like to extend a special thanks to DuPage County, Ball Horticultural, DuPage Foundation, Arts DuPage, Wight & Co., Illinois Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Japanese Chamber of Commerce Chicago, an the DuPage County Public Art Project for their support and collaboration.
We invite additional community partners to join us! Together, we can share the beauty and cultural significance of Hokusai’s masterpieces with audiences of all ages. Let’s create an unforgettable experience that highlights the power of art to connect and inspire!
Click below to learn how you can get involved through collaborative programming or other creative partnerships.