# Geological Museum Event: 'Minerals That Become Paint'
_地質標本館 イベント「絵の具になる鉱物」_

- **When:** Sat, Nov 7, 2026 (JST)
- **Where:** Geological Museum, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology — 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki
- **Map:** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.063793,140.127869
- **Price:** price on the official site
- **Category:** Art & Exhibitions
- **Official site:** https://www.gsj.jp/Muse/event/archives/20261107_event.html
- **On Tokyo Events:** https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/geological-museum-event-minerals-that-become-paint

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Historically, mineral pigments have been used in traditional Japanese paintings. In this event, participants will make paint from the mineral malachite, using traditional methods, and try painting with it. There is also a simultaneous activity to search for 'minerals that become paint' among the mineral specimens in the museum. Participants in either activity will receive a recommended mineral sample card as a gift. See the website for details. Advance lottery registration is required for the 'Make Paint from Malachite' workshop.

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Source: Tokyo Events — https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/geological-museum-event-minerals-that-become-paint