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Niigata City History Museum, History museum in Chuo-ku, Niigata, Japan

The Niigata City History Museum occupies a three-story building with classical architecture design elements from the Meiji period near the Shinano River.

The museum opened in 2004 in a structure that incorporates design elements from the second Niigata City Hall, built during Japan's rapid modernization period.

Exhibits present the evolution of Niigata from the Jomon Period through archaeological artifacts, models, and displays about maritime trade connections.

The museum opens from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM between April and September, and until 5:00 PM from October to March, with admission fees of 300 yen for adults.

The facility includes life-sized models of historical farming practices and replicas of the Hakusan Shrine Ofune Ema, demonstrating local agricultural traditions.

Location: Chūō-ku

Inception: March 27, 2004

Official opening: March 27, 2004

Address: 新潟県新潟市中央区柳島町2-10 950-3324

Website: https://nchm.jp

GPS coordinates: 37.92983,139.05774

Latest update: May 12, 2025 14:26

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