Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History

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Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History, History museum and public archive in Mito, Japan

The museum building spans 8,438 square meters and features exhibits on regional history alongside traditional farm structures from different periods on its grounds.

Opening its doors on September 3, 1974, the museum preserves artifacts and documents from the Tokugawa clan that governed the Mito Domain during Edo period.

The institution maintains collections of regional artwork, agricultural tools, and architectural examples representing the transition from Edo to Meiji periods.

Located a short distance from JR Mito Station, the museum welcomes visitors from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM and provides 124 parking spaces for cars.

The museum grounds contain preserved Edo-period farm buildings and Meiji-period western-style structures, offering direct architectural comparison between these eras.

Location: Mito

Inception: September 3, 1974

Official opening: September 3, 1974

Address: 2 Chome-1-15 Midoricho, Mito, Ibaraki 310-0034

Phone: +81292254425

Website: https://rekishikan-ibk.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.37917,140.45000

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26

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