Hakodate City Museum, City museum in Hakodate Park, Japan
Description
The Hakodate City Museum is a city museum in Hakodate that displays exhibits on local history and natural sciences across multiple galleries. The collection includes archaeological finds, historical artifacts, and information about the natural environment of the region.
History
The museum was established in 1966, growing out of its predecessor, the Hakodate Provisional Museum, which first opened in May 1879. This long history shows the ongoing effort to preserve and display the city's cultural heritage.
Culture
The museum displays a collection of medieval coins from the Shinori area, representing the largest discovered coin hoard in Japan and designated as National Important Cultural Property.
Practical
The museum is located in Hakodate Park and is easy to reach via several paths, with plenty of space to explore. Visitors should expect different opening hours depending on the season and bring appropriate clothing for local temperatures.
Did you know?
The museum stands next to the Old Hakodate Museum Number 1, one of Japan's oldest surviving museum buildings from 1879. This proximity lets visitors trace the evolution of museum architecture and collecting practices across generations.
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