Hokkaido Museum, Prefectural museum in Atsubetsu-chō Konopporo, Japan.
The Hokkaido Museum exhibits natural history specimens, archaeological findings, and regional artifacts across multiple floors within Nopporo Shinrin Kouen Prefectural Natural Park.
Originally established in 1971, the museum underwent substantial renovations and reopened in 2015 with modernized facilities designed by architect Takeo Satō.
The museum maintains collections documenting Hokkaido's indigenous Ainu communities, regional development, and natural resources through permanent exhibitions and research programs.
Visitors can access the museum via JR Hokkaido Bus line 22 from Shin Sapporo Station, with free parking available in three nearby lots.
The museum received both the BCS Prize and AIJ Prize for its architectural design that integrates with the surrounding forest landscape.
Location: Atsubetsu-chō Konopporo
Inception: April 15, 1971
Architects: Takeo Satō
Official opening: April 18, 2015
Address: 北海道札幌市厚別区厚別町小野幌53-2 004-0006
Phone: +81118980466
Website: https://hm.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 43.05300,141.49661
Latest update: May 12, 2025 06:46
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