Gunma Museum of Natural History, Natural history museum in Tomioka, Japan
The museum exhibits a 12-meter-high Brachiosaurus skeleton and displays extensive collections of regional fossils, geological specimens, and natural science artifacts.
The facility opened its doors in October 1996 after evolving from the original Gunma Prefectural Museum through substantial renovations and collection transfers.
This educational center presents comprehensive exhibitions about Earth's formation, evolution of life, and regional biodiversity through five main thematic sections.
Located at 1674-1 Kamikuroiwa, the museum operates from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with admission fees of 510 yen for adults and free entry for students.
The museum houses a mechanical Tyrannosaurus rex model, among Japan's largest, alongside a robot naturalist explaining the evolution of living creatures.
Location: Tomioka
Inception: April 1, 1996
Architects: Shozo Uchii
Official opening: October 22, 1996
Address: 1674-1 Kamikuroiwa, Tomioka, Gunma 370-2345 370-2345
Phone: +81274601200
Website: http://gmnh.pref.gunma.jp/en
GPS coordinates: 36.26953,138.86713
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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