Whale and Sea Science Museum, Science museum in Yamada, Japan.
The Whale and Sea Science Museum contains exhibits of whale skeletons, marine specimens, and educational displays about ocean ecosystems and marine biology.
The museum initiated its educational mission about marine life and whale conservation when it first opened its doors to the public in July 1992.
The institution promotes understanding of marine environments through exhibitions that connect visitors with ocean science and whale research.
Visitors need to make reservations for group visits, and the museum maintains regular operating hours from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays.
The museum displays a complete North Pacific right whale skeleton measuring 17 meters, which demonstrates the scale of these marine mammals.
Location: Yamada
Official opening: July 1992
Website: https://yamada-kujirakan.jp
GPS coordinates: 39.43659,141.97565
Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:10
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