Gunma Prefectural Museum of History

The Gunma Prefectural Museum of History is a history museum in Takasaki that displays exhibits ranging from ancient times to the modern era. Its collections include primitive tools, pottery, samurai armor, and silk materials spanning many centuries.

The museum was founded in 1979 and traces the region's development from the earliest times onward. Its collections contain archaeological finds and objects that show how society in Gunma changed across centuries.

The collection shows how people in Gunma Prefecture lived and worked across different periods through crafts and everyday objects. You can see how traditional skills like silk production were passed down through families and communities.

The museum is conveniently located in central Takasaki and easy to reach. Visitors should allow enough time to walk through the different exhibit areas and explore the collections at a relaxed pace.

The building itself is an example of modern Japanese architecture and was recognized for its design. Additionally, the museum houses memorabilia related to the local automobile industry, showing the region's modern industrial story.

Location: Takasaki

Inception: April 1979

Architects: Masato Otaka

Official opening: October 21, 1979

Address: 群馬県高崎市綿貫町992-1

Website: https://grekisi.pref.gunma.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.29851,139.07948

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:55