Information about numbered tickets for theinjection molding experience has been added(June 26).

June 2６, 2024

Saturday Open Day July 13, 2024 (Re-publish)
The Mazda Museum is open once a month on Saturdays with a variety of events. We invite you to join us
for a variety of events, including museum tours and experience programs to know about Mazda vehicles
and manufacturing. We look forward to seeing you at the museum.
1. Schedule of Events for Saturday Open Day July 13, 2024
(1) Presentations by RX-7 Engineers - *Japanese Only
[11:00 a.m.-12:10 p.m. / 01:30 p.m.-02:40 p.m.]⚫ Mr. Nobuhiro Yamamoto, who was involved in the development of the RX-7 for many years,
will talk about his thoughts on the RX-7. (approximately 30 minutes)⚫ Classic Mazda's Mr. Kunimoto will talk about study status of the FD RX-7 restoration
services. (approximately 20 minutes)⚫ “Why I compete in the Gymkhana with my RX-7” - A Mazda employee who participates inthe All Japan Gymkhana in his private time will talk about his passion. (approximately 20minutes)(2) Special Displays of Mazda RX-7 and race vehicles⚫ RX-7 (1st, 2nd, 3rd generation Anfini, etc.)⚫ 2024 JAF All Japan Gymkhana Championship Entry Vehicles(3rd generation RX-7)⚫ 2024 JAF Japan Drift Championship (D1 Grand Prix Series) Entry Vehicles(2nd generationRX-7)⚫

4-rotor “MAZDA3 Pikes Peak vehicle.”

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(3) Explanations of exhibits and hands-on experience sessions presented by experts in each field,and events in the museum⚫ Commentary on historic cars by staff in charge of the museum’s history zone followed by a brief
Q&A session⚫ Commentary on engines by engineers followed by a hands-on experience on compression
ignition to understand the mechanism of a diesel engine’s self-ignition⚫ Explanation of "Coating Technology" by an engineer of Quality Engineering Dept.
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Virtual experience of test driving at Miyoshi Proving Ground ～Be a test driver～⚫

Mini MX-5 production experience by plastic injection molding

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Numbered tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis in the lobby of
Mazda's headquarters on the day of the event.
 Morning Session (for 72 people) 8:30 a.m. - Registration will close when themorning session is full.
 Afternoon Session (for 81 people) 11:30 - Registration will close when theafternoon session is full.
The experience takes 15 minutes.
Limit 1 piece per person. However, in order to have more people participate, families
with children are requested to bring the number of children plus one parent/guardian.
Join Mazda's material recycling experience, where plastic waste generated in the car
manufacturing process is used not as waste but as a material.
Injection molding, which is the same process used to manufacture plastic parts(bumpers, etc.) for automobiles, is used to create a one-of-a-kind mini-MX-5.
A love of driving and a love of the earth can—and indeed must—be harmonious.
Click here to learn more about Mazda's environmental initiatives.

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Classic car stamp rally
You can get a stamp by participating in events held in the museum.

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Folding paper crane
Why don't you try folding paper cranes? Every year from 2020 at Mazda, we havecontinued to collect paper cranes from our related overseas company and donate themin Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
We will be sure to donate collected paper cranes together with those from overseas to the park.

2. Outline of the Saturday Open Day⚫

Date and Time
July 13, 2024 (Sat) 9:00a.m. Open - 4:00 p.m. Close (last entry at 3:00 p.m.)

AccessPlease come to the Mazda Motor Corporation Head Office lobby (opening hours: 8:30 a.m.05:00 p.m.) and take a shuttle bus to the museum. (Click here for shuttle bus timetable)*Parking is limited. We recommend that you use public transportation.
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Maximum No. of Visitors
Morning session (09:00a.m.-12:00 p.m.): 350 visitors
Afternoon session (12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.): 350 visitors*Please come at a convenient time within the hours of the session you booked.

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Visit to the Museum
You are free to walk around and tour the museum on your own.
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You are free to walk around and tour the museum on your own.
For visitors who prefer a guided tour;
The museum also offers guided tours by museum staff at the times indicated below.
If you wish to join a guided tour, please go to the museum reception desk before the startof the tour you want to join.
9:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. (Tours in Japanese)
10:50 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. (Tours in Japanese)
12:10 p.m.- 01:10 p.m. (Tours in Japanese)
02:30 p.m. - 03:30 p.m. (Tours in English)
02:40 p.m. - 03:40 p.m. (Tours in Japanese)* You can join a guided tour without making a booking.
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How to Book Your Visit
To make a booking, please follow the steps below to access the booking form and fill in thenecessary information.
1. Click here for “Making a booking.” (This will take you to the page for making bookings.)
2. Click “Book a tour” and then “Make a new booking.”⚫

Application period
June 1, 2024 9:00a.m. - July 11, 2024 11:59 p.m. (until 2 days before the event)⚫

To view, change, or cancel a booking
Please follow the steps below to access your booking form to make changes to or cancel yourbooking.
1. Click here for “Making a booking.” (This will take you to the page for making bookings.)
2. Click “Book a tour” and then “View, change or cancel an existing booking.”

3. Please note the following• Saturday Open Day may be canceled without prior notice due to natural disasters or thecompany’s circumstances.
• There is a possibility that the content of the event will change without notice.
• The plant assembly line in Zone 9 may not be in operation during your visit.
• We do not accept bookings for commercial tours including the soliciting of tours to the museum
for a fee.
• The media may be covering the day’s events.
Contact for inquiries
https://www.mazda.co.jp/inquiry/（This site is available only in Japanese.）4 / 4