The Mazda Museum offers special Saturday openings with various events to welcome more visitors and ensure an enjoyable experience.
We sincerely look forward to your visit.
Saturday Open Day August 2, 2025
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Venue: Mazda Museum
Talk by the Editor of Mazda’s Centennial History
Lecture: “Mazda 50 Years Ago – A Turning Point”
Schedule:
11:00–11:50 (planned)
13:30–14:20 (planned)
This is the third session in a lecture series by the editor responsible for compiling Mazda’s 100-year history, titled “Mazda 50 Years Ago – A Turning Point.”
In the mid-1970s, the automotive industry experienced a period of great upheaval due to increasingly strict emissions regulations and the energy crisis triggered by the first oil shock.
During this time, Toyo Kogyo (now Mazda) underwent major reforms in a wide range of areas—including corporate management, product development, and domestic sales. This period can be seen as a pivotal moment that shaped the company’s current path.
In this lecture, we will revisit events from 1975 (Showa 50) and take a journey back to a turning point in Mazda’s history.
＊The lecture will be conducted in Japanese only.
Special Exhibition: Mazda's Iconic Models from 50 Years Ago
To commemorate the 50th anniversary, we are showcasing rotary-powered vehicles released in 1975.
Cosmo AP
Roadpacer AP
Roadpacer AP
CosmoＬ
Bonnet Open Time (30 Minutes Each in the Morning & Afternoon)
For about 30 minutes after the conclusion of each presentation, we’ll open the engine bay—including the Road Pacer AP and Cosmo AP—for a public viewing
Museum Guided Tour
Explore 100 years of Mazda's history in a 60-minute tour that takes you through the company's journey from its founding to the present. Learn about Mazda's challenges, technological innovations, and unique philosophy through exhibits and expert commentary.
Tour Schedule
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM (Japanese)
9:40 AM - 10:40 AM (Japanese)
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM (Japanese)
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM (Japanese)
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (English)
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM (Japanese)
Meeting Point: Please gather in front of the reception counter on the 1st floor at the start time.
No prior reservation required. Even if you selected "Do not participate" in the reservation system, you are welcome to join on the day of the tour.
Exhibit Explanations & Hands-on Experiences by Professionals
Origami Programming Experience – Programming Without a PC?
Experience Mazda’s monozukuri using innovative software. We offer a hands-on programming activity with an actual robot car—no PC required! Mazda’s own development engineers will guide participants through this PC-free programming experience.
It’s suitable for all ages, so everyone is welcome.
No advance sign-up is needed—just arrive onsite and join on a first-come, first-served basis.
Experience Schedule
10:00 – 10:30
11:00 – 11:30
13:00 – 13:30
14:00 – 14:30
15:00 – 15:30
(You can join up to 4 people per session—first-come, first-served.)
How to Participate
Location: Mazda Museum, 1st floor
To sign up: Come to the venue and write your name on the registration sheet.
Each session accepts up to 4 people on a first-come basis.
If space is available, you can reserve your spot on the day—feel free to drop by anytime!
Origami Crane Project
Would you like to try folding an origami crane?
Since 2020, Mazda has been gathering paper cranes from around the world each year and offering them at Peace Park.
All cranes created will be respectfully placed in Peace Park by us.
RC Car (Electric Radio-Controlled Car) Driving Experience
The "Mazda Radio Control Car Fun Club" is a radio-controlled car club formed by a group of volunteer Mazda employees. It is operated with the aspiration that, through the simulated experience of the thrill of controlling a car at will, children will grow into future supporters of Japanese manufacturing.
Let's all, both children and adults, "Be an RC driver"!
Note: Operating instructions will be provided in advance. For young children who may find it difficult to operate the transmitter, we ask that a guardian accompany them during operation.
- Heritage Car Explanations and Q&A
- Papercraft Corner
- Coloring Corner
Classic car stamp rally
The Mazda Museum is currently holding an in-house stamp rally!
By participating in the events inside the museum, you can collect the exclusive "Mazda Classic Car Stamps" that can only be obtained here.
FOOD
PEAceNUTS Café will be joining us with their kitchen car, offering pizza and roast beef salad for sale.
Menu available here.
Please note that quantities are limited.
Upcoming Event Announcement
The next Saturday Open Day at the Mazda Museum is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2025.
This time, we will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the 3rd-generation Roadster (NC).
Reservations will open at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, August 1.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Reservation Method
Reservation Application
You can apply for a reservation through the link below.
Reservation Period
From July 1, 2025, 9:00 AM to July 31, 2025, 11:59 PM (up to two days before the event)
Capacity
Morning Session: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Capacity: 350 people)
Afternoon Session: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Capacity: 350 people)
Note: The morning/afternoon session is just an estimate to understand your arrival time. You may stay until the event ends regardless of the session you choose.
Please reserve for either the morning or the afternoon session.
Reservation Confirmation, Changes, and Cancellations
You can change or cancel your reservation via the "Make a Reservation Here" form.
Please note that system changes or cancellations are possible up to two days before the event date.
Venue Information
Mazda Corporation Headquarters 1F Lobby
- Lobby Opening Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
After registration at the lobby, you will be guided to the museum.
Museum Transfer
- A dedicated bus will transfer you from the Mazda Headquarters lobby to the museum.
Important Notes
- Due to limited parking, please use public transportation whenever possible.
- The event may be canceled suddenly due to weather or company circumstances.
- The event contents may change without notice.
- Factory assembly line (ZONE 9) is not available for viewing. For more details, please check here.
- Reservations for profit-making purposes (such as offering paid tours) are not allowed.
- Media coverage may be present during the event.
Contact for inquiries （This site is available only in Japanese)