The museum’s opening ceremony was held on 13 May 2006 and it was opened to the public on 15 May 2006
The Seinan Gakuin University Museum is a rather small museum, but it is particular suitable for educational activities related to Christianity. Due to its characteristic insight on Christian culture its reputation increases year by year. The building, that was designed by William Merrell Vories as Seinan Gakuin’s main building in 1921, became the symbol of the University, because of the historical significance and impressiveness of its red brick facade. The museum hosts lots of activities and events: Two times a year special or temporary exhibitions, public lectures, academic conferences and concerts are held and several times a year a “Children Workshop” for the local children takes place.
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1916 |
Foundation of “Private Seinan Gakuin” in the Daimyo district (Fukuoka city) |
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1918 |
Relocation to the Nishijin district (Sawara ward, Fukuoka city) |
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1920 |
Beginning of the construction of Seinan Gakuin’s former main building |
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1921 |
March: Completion of the former main building and lecture hall (Vories Architecture) |
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1933 |
31 May: Death of Founder C.K. Dozier |
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2000 |
SGU received the Urban Landscape Award from Fukuoka city |
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2004 |
11 March: The former main building and lecture hall was assigned as “Tangible Cultural Property of Fukuoka” and “Protected Building” 9 August: Start of repair and construction works to strengthen the building fabric of the former main building and lecture hall |
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2005 |
21 July: End of repair and construction works to strengthen the building fabric of the former main building and lecture hall |
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2006 |
April: Change of the buildings name to “Seinan Gakuin University Museum” 13 May: Opening ceremony, 15 May: Opening to the public |
1. Japan Association of Museums 2. Musicological Society of Japan 3. Kyūshū Association of Museums 4. Fukuoka-ken Association of Museums