Okayama City Museum

The Okayama City Museum occupies several floors of the Lit City Building and displays regional artifacts and documents. The collection tells the story of how Okayama Prefecture developed and changed over time.

The museum was founded in August 2005 to preserve regional history and local events. It also documents the air raids that struck Okayama during World War II through photographs and eyewitness accounts.

The museum presents the history of the Ikeda family and their relationship to the region. You can see rotating exhibitions that showcase local art forms and cultural traditions important to this area.

The museum is conveniently located near Okayama Station for easy access. The collection spreads across multiple floors, so wearing comfortable shoes helps you move through the space without fatigue.

The museum devotes a dedicated section to documenting the air raids on Okayama through personal testimonies. This collection preserves memories from people who experienced those events firsthand.

Location: Kita-ku

Inception: August 27, 2005

Address: 岡山県岡山市北区駅元町15-1

Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00

Phone: +81868983000

Website: https://city.okayama.jp/okayama-city-museum

GPS coordinates: 34.66631,133.91582

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:22