Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden

06/05/2026

RESCHEDULED

The Summer Concert in the Fabyan Japanese Garden featuring members of the Chicago Koto Group (pictured) scheduled for this evening has been rescheduled for:

Friday, June 19
6-8pm

Our goal is always to provide unique and special events as safely as possible. Unfortunately, the weather today did not cooperate, so for your safety, the safety of the garden and the safety of the musicians' delicate instruments, this event has been rescheduled.

If you have tickets, they will automatically transfer to the new date.

If you are unavailable for the reschedule date, please contact us at so we can provide a full refund.

06/02/2026

We are both excited and saddened to announce that the Summer Concert in the Fabyan Japanese Garden featuring the Chicago Koto Group has sold out.

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05/28/2026

"You can never get sick of too much knowledge," Colonel George Fabyan.

05/27/2026

Summer Concert in the Fabyan Japanese Garden with music by Chicago Koto Group.

June 5, 6pm.

Tickets are only $15 and must be purchased in advance. See bio for our website.

The Koto (a zither-like instrument) is a traditional Japanese instrument used today mostly in chamber music. It was introduced into Japan from China around the 8th century as part of the Imperial Court ensemble but quickly moved into the more popular culture. By the 17th century it was widespread within the culture and is enjoyed today in a chamber music setting particularly with voice, Shamisen (a three stringed Japanese banjo-like instrument), and Shakuhachi (a bamboo flute).

05/26/2026

⛩ OPEN ⛩
Wednesdays 12-3pm
Saturdays 12-3pm
Sundays 12-3pm

Free admission.
Donations appreciated 😁

05/24/2026

The Fabyan Japanese Garden is CLOSED for Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

Nelle Fabyan's Parisian Couture gown designed by Georges Doeuillet now on display.

Only 5 other museums in the world have a design by Doeuillet in their collection.

Don't miss the opportunity to see this rare piece of fashion history!

05/20/2026

Tickets now available for our annual summer concert in the Fabyan Japanese Garden for June 5!

05/16/2026