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Saturday Open Day August 1,2026



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.

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Registration begins 8:30 AM) BUS Schedule [336KB]

Venue: Mazda Museum

MAZDA 6e / MAZDA EZ-6 Special Lecture Commemorating the World Car Design of the Year Award

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At the 2026 “World Car of the Year” awards hosted by the World Car Awards, Mazda Motor Corporation’s “MAZDA 6e / MAZDA EZ-6” won the 2026 “World Car Design of the Year” award, one of the special awards. To commemorate this award, we will host a special lecture by the chief designer of the “MAZDA 6e / MAZDA EZ-6.”

 

Additionally, this commemorative lecture will be live-streamed at MAZDA TRANS AOYAMA and MAZDA BRAND SPACE OSAKA and KOBE MAZDA EVENTSQUARE! No reservation is required, so feel free to join us.

 

【Event Details】

①Event Schedule

 Morning Session: 10:30 – 11:30 (scheduled)
 Afternoon Session: 13:30 – 14:30 (scheduled)


②Speaker
Iwauchi Yoshito : MAZDA 6e /MAZDA EZ-6 Chief Designer

 

③Lecture Content

As a model representing Mazda’s latest challenge in electrification, the “MAZDA 6e / MAZDA EZ-6” strives to both preserve and innovate Mazda’s signature design. Guided by the design theme “Kodo—Soul of Motion” and the “Authentic Modern” concept, the design combines a vibrant, lifelike form with the advanced sophistication befitting an electric vehicle, while achieving a beautiful coupe silhouette.

 

Through hand-sculpted forms and meticulous craftsmanship, we were committed to creating a design that allows drivers to experience the joy and excitement of driving even in the era of electrification.

 

Don’t miss the behind-the-scenes story of the MAZDA 6e / MAZDA EZ-6, which won the World Car Design of the Year award for the first time in six years!



Special Exhibition: “Past Winners of the World Car Design of the Year Award”


We will be hosting a special exhibition featuring the vehicle that won the World Car Design of the Year award. Come experience Mazda’s world-renowned design for yourself!

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MAZDA 6e / MAZDA EZ-6

(Awarded in 2026)

※The body colors of the vehicles on display may vary.

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MAZDA 3

(Awarded in 2020)

※The body colors of the vehicles on display may vary.

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MAZDA ROADSTER

(Awarded in 2016)


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) 

 

※Two times in the morning, three 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.


Summer Vacation Special Event! A Full Lineup of Hands-On Activities for Elementary School Students!


Career Exploration Activity: Kids' Mechanic Experience

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Roadster 30th Anniversary Edition

A look back at the previous Kids Mechanic Experience

(The activities differ from this one.)

Perfect for summer vacation! We’re hosting a “Kids’ Mechanic Experience Event” for elementary school students!

 

Put on a pair of work overalls and get a taste of what it’s like to be a mechanic.

Using a real Roadster (30th Anniversary Edition), take on challenges just like a mechanic—such as changing tires, checking torque, and measuring tire tread depth!

 

With tools in hand, you’ll experience the sense of accomplishment that comes from getting the car ready to drive safely all on your own.

 

Experienced instructors will provide full support, so even first-timers can feel at ease.

 

This special program is perfect not only for kids who love cars but also for those who simply want to give it a try.

 

In an environment where safety is our top priority, we’ll provide you with a unique experience and memories you can only get here.

 

 【How to Apply】

・Numbered tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the dedicated reception desk on the 1st floor of the museum.

 Morning Session: Distribution begins at 9:00 AM. Registration closes once the morning session is full.

 Afternoon Session: Distribution begins at 12:30 PM. Registration closes once the afternoon session is full.

 

【About the Experience】

・This experience is for elementary school students. *Participation is limited to students accompanied by a parent or guardian.

・The experience lasts 20 minutes.

・Morning Sessions:

 ①   9:30–9:50

 ②   10:00–10:20

 ③   10:30–10:50

 ④ 11:00–11:20

 ⑤ 11:30–11:50

・Afternoon Sessions

 ⑥   1:00 PM–1:20 PM

 ⑦   1:30 PM–1:50 PM

 ⑧   2:00 PM–2:20 PM

 ⑨   2:30 PM–2:50 PM

 ⑩   3:00 PM–3:20 PM 

 

・Each session is limited to 4 participants.

 

【Venue】

1st Floor, Mazda Museum

*Please arrive at the dedicated reception desk on the 1st floor of the museum 15 minutes before your session, bringing your numbered ticket.


Career Exploration Program ~The Work of Sand Casting, Polishing, and Painting Craftsmen~

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 The exhibits featured at the Japan Mobility Show’s “Out of KidZania in JMS” event are coming to the Mazda Museum!In this hands-on experience, you’ll pack sand tightly to create a mold, which a craftsman will then fill with molten metal. Afterward, you’ll polish the cast piece until it shines, and you’ll also have the chance to paint your very own mini Roadster.

 

 You’ll create a bright red metal “Roadster Mini Car” while learning the skills of the craftsmen. By finishing it with your own hands, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the joy of making things and the satisfaction of completion.

 

【How to Apply for the Experience】

 ・Numbered tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first- served basis in the lobby of Mazda Headquarters, the bus departure point, on the day of the event.

  Morning Session: Distribution begins at 8:30 AM. Registration closes once the morning session is full.

  Afternoon Session: Distribution begins at 11:30 AM. Registration closes once the afternoon session is full.

 

 

【About the Experience】

 ・This event is for elementary school students.

  ※Participation is limited to those accompanied by a parent or guardian.

 

 ・The experience lasts 30 minutes.

 

 ・Morning Sessions

  ①   9:40–10:10

  ②   10:30–11:00

  ③   11:20–11:50  

 

 ・Afternoon Sessions

  ④   1:00 PM–1:30 PM

  ⑤   1:50 PM–2:20 PM

  ⑥   2:40 PM–3:10 PM  

 

 ・Each session is limited to 6 participants.

 

【Venue】

 Mazda Museum, 2nd Floor, ZONE 7

  ※Please gather at the Mazda Museum reception desk on the 1st floor 15 minutes before your session with your numbered ticket.


Career Exploration Program ~Become a Tour Guide~

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Why not see, wear, and experience the role of a “tour guide” at the Mazda Museum?

 

This hands-on event lets you get a glimpse into a guide’s typical day—something you rarely get to experience—and even try your hand at being a guide yourself.

 

First-timers are welcome to join with confidence.

 

 

 

① Introduction to the Tour Guide Role

Our staff will clearly explain the daily routine of a tour guide and what their typical work entails.

 

You’ll also hear stories—exclusive to this event—about the unique challenges and rewards of being a guide.

 

② Try on the Uniform & Take a Commemorative Photo

Try on the actual tour guide uniform and enjoy taking a commemorative photo.

 

Seeing yourself fully immersed in the role makes for the perfect keepsake.

 

③ Guiding Experience

Using a short script, you’ll get to experience guiding visitors through the exhibits.

 

Since you’ll simply be reading from the script, no special knowledge or experience is required.

 

Come and experience the joy of sharing information firsthand.

 

There might even be a special treat for those who give it a try!

 

*No advance reservation required.

【Event Hours】 All day

【Venue】 1st Floor of the Mazda Museum


Exhibition commentary and hands-on programs led by professionals in various fields


Compression Ignition Experience ~Light a Fire with Your Own Hands!~

 

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In this section, you can learn about the compression ignition process that takes place in the SKYACTIV-D engine—a powerplant that successfully combines the “joy of driving” with “superior environmental performance.”

 

We’ve set up an experimental apparatus that allows you to observe the combustion process inside the engine up close—a sight you wouldn’t normally get to see.

 

Our staff will be on hand to ensure that even children can enjoy this experience safely!

 

【Location】Inside the Mazda Museum, 2F

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Kids Engineer Experience: Let's Make a Shape to Protect Eggs

 

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Please create a shape on the computer to protect an egg that seems about to hit a wall.

 

The AI will instantly calculate whether that shape can protect the egg.

 

If the shape is too soft or too hard, the egg will break.

 

So what shape will protect it?

 

【Location】Inside the Mazda Museum, 2F


Let's Give It a Spin! Jack-Up Experience

 

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Mazda is developing equipment to handle emergencies such as flat tires and vehicle submersion.

 

 

 

In this session, you can practice jacking up a vehicle—a necessary step for changing a tire.

 

 

【Location】 2nd Floor, Mazda Museum


Other In-House Content

Paper Crane Project

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Why not try making an origami crane?

 

Since 2020, Mazda has been conducting an annual initiative to deliver origami cranes collected from Japan and overseas to Peace Park.

 

We will responsibly deliver the origami cranes you create to Peace Park.


Legendary Car Stamp Rally

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The Mazda Museum is currently hosting an in-museum stamp rally! By participating in the events taking place inside the museum,

 

you can collect “Mazda Classic Car Stamps” that are only available here.


Historical Vehicle Models Panel · Heritage Car Explanations and Q&A

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All Mazda Models Gathered Here!

 

We've listed every vehicle Mazda sold in Japan from 1931 to 2024.

 

Every passenger car, commercial vehicle, and three-wheeled truck—by name and body type—is covered, including sedans, coupes, hardtops,full model changes, minor changes, and even different front-end designs.

 

Your memorable Mazda, your favorite Mazda, is surely here somewhere. Come search and find it!


KITCHEN CAR

KM Cafe will be offering the following menu items.

 

・Various shaved ice flavors

・Fresh mandarin orange smoothie, strawberry smoothie,

・Frankfurters, tornado fries

・Churros, sata andagi

 

*Please note that quantities are limited.

KM Cafe menu


Next Time Preview

・The Mazda Museum’s special Saturday opening in September 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, September 5. The event will feature a special lecture commemorating the launch of the new CX-5.

 

 Reservations will open at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1.



Reservation Method

Reservation Application

You can apply for a reservation through the link below.

Reservation Period
From July 1, 2026, 9:00 AM to July 30, 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 [336KB]

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Important Notes

  • Parking is limited, so please use a nearby pay-and-display parking lot if the lot is full.
  • The event may be canceled suddenly due to weather or company circumstances.
  • The event contents may change without notice.
  • The factory assembly line (ZONE9) is not currently in operation, but tours are available.
  • 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)