The original museum building was divided into three sections, each displaying a different genre of works from the collection. Early exhibitions included ones which emphasized Tokugawa lineage and its connections to the Imperial family. The Shôwa Emperor made a formal visit to the museum in 1937, two years after its opening. | The original museum building was divided into three sections, each displaying a different genre of works from the collection. Early exhibitions included ones which emphasized Tokugawa lineage and its connections to the Imperial family. The Shôwa Emperor made a formal visit to the museum in 1937, two years after its opening. |