Fukui City Museum of Natural History

The Fukui City Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum and planetarium facility in Fukui, Japan. The modernist building houses fossils, minerals, plants, and animals from the region across several exhibition halls.

The institution was founded in 1952 and received recognition as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 2017. This status acknowledged its architectural design and contribution to science education and research.

The collections highlight how fossils shape local understanding of the region's deep past and its natural heritage. Visitors encounter displays that connect the area's geological story to daily life and regional identity.

The site is well organized and easy to navigate through its various exhibition zones and facilities. Plan adequate time to explore both the main museum collections and the planetarium shows at your own pace.

The rooftop includes an astronomical observation platform with telescopes and clear views toward Mount Hakusan in the distance. This elevated vantage point lets visitors observe both earthly and celestial phenomena from one location.

Location: Fukui

Official opening: July 20, 1952

Opening Hours: 10:00-18:30

Website: http://nature.museum.city.fukui.fukui.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.06132,136.22172

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:21