Those fascinated by Japanese culture should consider the Lyman Allyn’s newest exhibition, “Noh Theatre in the Woodblock Prints of Tsukioka Kogyo (1869-1927).” The show, which opens Saturday, will feature over 50 Japanese woodblock prints made by the late Japanese artist Tsukioka Kogyo. These works will showcase scenes painted from and inspired by the ancient Japanese performance art known as Noh. From the 1400s until the turn of the 20th century, Noh entertained and captivated Japanese social elite. Kogyo, however, through his prints depicting Noh, helped popularize the art form throughout the Japanese middle class and internationally.

The prints on view, which are rare, are on loan as part of the traveling exhibition by professors Richard and Mae Smethurst of the University of Pittsburgh. Accompanying these pieces at the Lyman Allyn will also be several Japanese Noh masks from the museum’s own collection.

An opening reception will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the museum, and the show will run through Oct. 14. The reception is free for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP to (860) 443-2545, ext. 2129.

The museum is located at 625 Williams St., New London. Admission is $10 adults, $7 seniors and students over 18, $5 students under 18, $7 active military personnel, and free for children under 12. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun., closed Mon.; (860) 443-2545, ext. 129, www.lymanallyn.org.