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The Saturn Theater

The Saturn Theater is a small theater in the basement of the Museum with only about 80 seats. There you can watch a short animated film from Studio Ghibli. A blue sky and lots of colorful flowers are drawn on the ceiling and walls. When the film ends, the windows open and the sunshine comes in. You can sit on a little red bench or the back of a seat to see the big screen without being blocked.

All Films

Screening Schedule

December 1 - 26, 2025 (tentative)	The Whale Hunt	(16 min 7 sec)
January 3 - 31, 2026 (tentative)	Treasure Hunting	(9 min)
February 1 - 28, 2026 (tentative)	The Whale Hunt	(16 min 7 sec)

＊Admission to the Saturn Theater is limited to one screening per visit.

Current Film

The Whale Hunt

December 1 - 26, 2025 (tentative)

Shigeru is a little boy who goes to the Tulip Nursery School. One morning at school, Shigeru sees the boys a year older building a ship with blocks. He wants to join in too. The completed ship is named the Elephant and Lion. Soon, the children realize the surroundings have transformed into a sea, and even fishes are swimming. The boys load fishing rods and ropes onto the Elephant and Lion, and set out on a whale hunt.

This animated short film is based on a story piece included in a longtime classic and awards-winning children's book "Iya Iya En".

Upcoming Films

Treasure Hunting

January 3 - 31, 2026 (tentative)

The Whale Hunt

February 1 - 28, 2026 (tentative)

Other Short Films

Koro's Big Day Out

Mei and the Baby Cat Bus

House Hunting

The Day I Bought a Star

Mon Mon the Water Spider

A Sumo Wrestler's Tail

Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess

Boro the Caterpillar

Tickets

All admission to the Ghibli Museum, Mitaka is by advance reservation only.

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