Kurashiki Museum of Natural History, Natural history museum in Kurashiki, Japan
The Kurashiki Museum of Natural History contains exhibition halls focused on geological formations, flora, fauna, insects, and plants of Okayama Prefecture.
The museum was inaugurated on November 3, 1983, following the architectural design of Shizutarō Urabe to support educational initiatives in natural sciences.
The museum stands within a designated zone featuring the Kurashiki City Library and Kurashiki City Art Museum, forming an educational complex.
The facility operates from 9:00 AM to 5:15 PM with admission fees of 210 yen for adults and reduced rates for students, offering guided tours.
The museum maintains collections of regional specimens, including rocks, minerals, fossils, and extensive documentation of local insects and plant species.
Location: Kurashiki
Architects: Shizutarō Urabe
Official opening: November 3, 1983
Website: https://www2.city.kurashiki.okayama.jp/musnat
GPS coordinates: 34.59550,133.76861
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05
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