Saturday Open Day March 21, 2026

The Mazda Museum is open on Saturdays with special events to welcome more visitors and enhance your enjoyment. Please note that this time, we will be hosting family-friendly events in the theater space, so there will be no special lectures. We invite you to enjoy the museum's intimate and relaxed atmosphere. We sincerely look forward to your visit.

 

※Please note that food trucks are not scheduled to be present at this time. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

　Should food trucks be added to the lineup, we will announce it here.

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Venue: Mazda Museum

Museum Guided Tour

Experience Mazda's 100-year history through a 60-minute tour.

 

We'll introduce the challenges and technological innovations from our founding to the present day, featuring actual exhibits and expert commentary. Discover our commitment to craftsmanship and Mazda's unique “story of relentless challenge” on this tour.

 

 

Tour Schedule

  • 9:45 AM ～ 10:45 AM （Japanese）
  • 10:50 AM～ 11:50 AM （Japanese）
  • 12:15 PM ～ 13:15 PM （Japanese）
  • 14:30 PM ～ 15:30 PM （English）
  • 14:40 PM ～ 15:40 PM （Japanese） 

 

※Three times in the morning, two times in the afternoon (one of which is in English)

※Please gather at the front desk counter on the first floor of the museum at the start time.

※No advance registration is required.

※If you selected “I do not wish to apply for a guided tour” during the online reservation process, you are still welcome to participate on the day of the event regardless of your prior application status.

Legendary Car Stamp Rally

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The Mazda Museum is currently holding an in-museum stamp rally!

 

Explore the museum and collect exclusive “Mazda Legendary Car Stamps” available only here!♪

Collect all stamps to receive a prize, available only for children in elementary school and younger.

Job Experience Program　～Become a Tour Guide for a Day～

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Why not step into the role of a guide and explain the car to our guests?

Don't miss this chance for an exciting, heart-pounding experience!

 

※Eligibility: Elementary school students to high school students

※Registration will be held on-site at the Mazda Museum.

 

【Experience Times】

10:00 Start ~ 11:00 End (Registration: 9:30~)

14:00 Start ~ 15:00 End (Registration: 13:30~)

 

※5 participants per session, Japanese guidance only

What's the meaning behind car names?

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How do you decide on car names? What meanings are behind them?

 

Join the quiz and learn more about Mazda vehicles!

 

※No advance registration required.

 

【Event Time】

11:15 Start ~ 11:45 End

Drawing Event　～My Favorite Mazda Museum～

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Draw your favorite spots, objects, or people inside the Mazda Museum!

 

Your artwork will be displayed at the Mazda Museum.

 

Art supplies will be available for loan, but quantities are limited, so bringing your own is also encouraged.

 

 

 

・Items you may bring:

　　Drawing pencils, erasers, colored pencils,

　　Crayons, markers, water-based markers

 

・Items you may not bring:

　　Paints, oil-based markers, spray paints

Heritage Video Screening

Discover the spirit that continues to drive Mazda today: the Hiroshima environment where Mazda was born, the vow of founder Shigejiro Matsuda, and the spirit of relentless challenge.

 

【Screening Schedule】

・All day

Merchandise Sales Information

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Saturday, March 21, 2026: Starting with the Mazda Museum Saturday Special Opening, the Bumper Recycled Ballpoint Pen will go on sale at the Goods Shop on the 1st floor of the Mazda Museum.

 

This ballpoint pen was jointly developed with Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd. and is made from recycled materials collected from Mazda vehicle bumpers and marine plastic waste.

 

 

 

Product Name: Bumper Recycled Ballpoint Pen

 

Price: ¥500 (tax included)

 

*Not available for purchase at the online shop.

 

*Sales are also scheduled to begin at the goods shop in the lobby of the Hiroshima Headquarters starting Monday, March 23, 2026.

Next Time Preview

  • The Mazda Museum Saturday Special Opening for April 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, April 4. The event will feature “The Realism Embodied in Miniatures: Behind the Scenes of Mazda Official Model Car Production” (tentative title). Reservations will open on Sunday, March 1 at 9:00 AM.

Reservation Method

Reservation Application

You can apply for a reservation through the link below.

Reservation Period
From  February 1, 2026, 9:00 AM to March 19, 2026, 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.

Dedicated Bus Schedule

 

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)