Kumamoto City Museum, Public museum in Kumamoto Castle Park, Japan
The museum spans multiple floors featuring exhibits about regional history, natural sciences, and includes a modern planetarium in the basement level.
Established in 1952 and designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa, the museum preserves the cabin of Naminashi Maru ship from the Hosokawa family rule.
The first floor exhibits present Kumamoto's evolution from paleolithic era through samurai period with recreations of traditional Japanese residences.
The museum operates daily from 9 AM to 5 PM with entrance fees of 400 yen for adults and reduced rates for students.
The facility maintains a secret corridor allowing visitors to observe a storage area containing 42,000 historical and cultural items.
Location: Chūō-ku
Architects: Kisho Kurokawa
Official opening: 1952
Address: 熊本県熊本市中央区古京町3-2 860-0007
Website: https://kumamoto-city-museum.jp
GPS coordinates: 32.80862,130.69934
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:01
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