Ideas for exhibits recommended for school culture festivals. Film screenings, too.

science museum

[Experiment 74] Air Cannon / Independent Research / Denjiro Yonemura [Official]

How about turning the classroom into a space that feels like a science museum? You could display hands-on experimental devices—like an air cannon often featured on TV science shows—that can be made with simple crafts, and let visitors touch and enjoy them, which would likely create a lively atmosphere.

Of course, don’t stop there: also prepare displays that summarize the principles and scientific explanations on poster paper.

Instead of just one exhibit, compile and display reports on other topics too, such as plant research or astronomy.

Put it all together, and you’ll have your very own homemade science museum.

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Hane Keisuke

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shadow art

Lost and Found series No.8 - Shadow art that emerges when light is shone

At first glance, it’s an unrecognizable object, but when you shine a light on it… the shadow cast behind it takes on a familiar shape! That’s shadow art.

The object you make isn’t the artwork itself; it’s only when you illuminate it and create a shadow that the piece is complete—a wonderfully artistic idea.

It doesn’t seem easy to make, but that’s exactly what makes it rewarding, isn’t it? Have everyone in the class create several pieces and decorate the classroom walls with beautiful shadows.

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Hane Keisuke

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optical fiber tree

LED fiber optic illumination

You can create simple illuminations using LEDs and fiber optic cables.

They make beautiful decorations, so small children will be delighted to see them, and they’re also great as a STEM-style academic exhibit that includes an explanation of the principles.

Kure Maritime Museum (Yamato Museum)

Special exhibition on battleship Yamato: partial rotation of displays at the Yamato Museum

As a piece of history and a battleship icon, the battleship Yamato has inspired a huge number of products, including many plastic models.

It’s a classic choice, but that’s exactly why it has such persuasive appeal.

And when it comes to a school festival exhibit, a lot of options open up.

You could research its history and present that, or, since technological advances keep bringing new discoveries, creating a detailed miniature would be wonderful too.

A giant illustration would also be great.

The more you think about it, the more possibilities there are to enjoy.

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Murakami Shinpei

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Miniature Photography Exhibition

[Fresh Faces #128] Tatsuya Tanaka (Miniature Photographer and Mitate Artist)

How about a photography project with a playful twist using miniatures? By using tiny human and animal figures just a few centimeters tall, you can create worlds that wouldn’t be possible in real life.

For example, have them climb mountains made of books and stationery, or imagine food as trees and buildings.

It would make for an engaging exhibition that sparks viewers’ imaginations.

Many smartphone cameras are high quality these days, so use your imagination and create some cool work!

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Murakami Shinpei

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