noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
opening for the day; being open
Refers to a facility (library, museum, cinema, etc.) opening its doors for daily business. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to open' or 'to be open'.
図書館は午前9時に開館します。
The library opens at 9 a.m.
開館時間は朝10時から
Opening hours are from 10 a.m.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
Refers to the establishment and first opening of a new facility. Often used in news reports about new museums, libraries, etc.
来月、新しい美術館が開館する予定です。
A new art museum is scheduled to open next month.
開館記念の特別展が開かれます。
A special exhibition will be held to commemorate the opening.