Besshi Copper Mine Memorial Museum, Mining museum in Niihama, Japan
The Besshi Copper Mine Memorial Museum features five exhibition sections displaying geological samples, mining equipment, historical documents, and industrial artifacts from the mine operations.
The Sumitomo Group operated the Besshi Copper Mine continuously from 1691 to 1973, marking 283 years of industrial development and technological advancement in Japanese mining.
The museum exhibits document the daily lives of miners through artifacts, tools, and clothing, including an 1840 folding screen artwork depicting mining activities.
Located at 3-13 Sumino Shinden, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM with free admission and 14 parking spaces.
The semi-underground museum structure incorporates mine-like architectural elements, with a sloping roof covered in Satsuki azaleas that bloom each May.
Location: Niihama
Architects: Nikken Sekkei
Official opening: June 13, 1975
Address: 3 Chome-13 Suminoshindencho, Niihama, Ehime 792-0844 792-0846
Opening Hours: Martes-Domingo 09:00-16:30
Phone: 0897412200
Website: https://besshidozan-museum.jp
GPS coordinates: 33.92131,133.30932
Latest update: March 21, 2025 03:40
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