Iwate Prefectural Museum

Iwate Prefectural Museum is an arts and cultural institution in Morioka that displays natural history collections, archaeological findings, and geological exhibits specific to the region. The building contains multiple exhibition galleries across different floors, each dedicated to specific subjects and time periods.

The museum was founded in 1980 as a center dedicated to preserving the region's history and cultural heritage. Its building was designed to blend with the natural landscape surrounding Morioka.

The museum displays works by local artisans and shows how people in the region have kept their identity alive through traditional crafts and artistic practices. These collections reveal the customs and creative expressions that remain part of daily life in Iwate today.

The museum can be reached easily by bus to the Prefectural Office stop near the building. Visitors can purchase combined tickets to explore multiple cultural institutions in Morioka at reduced rates.

A specialized permanent exhibition space on the second floor focuses exclusively on regional history and requires separate admission. This dedicated section allows visitors to dive deeper into the area's past with curated displays.

Location: Morioka

Architects: AXS Satow

Official opening: October 5, 1980

Address: 岩手県盛岡市上田字松屋敷34

Website: https://www2.pref.iwate.jp/~hp0910

GPS coordinates: 39.75544,141.15386

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:04