Osaka Museum of History, History museum in Ōtemae district, Osaka, Japan.
The Osaka Museum of History spans ten floors in a modern building, presenting exhibits through models and reconstructions of the city's development across different periods.
The museum, which opened in November 2001, dedicates extensive space to the ancient Naniwa Palace, marking Osaka's period as Japan's first capital city.
Exhibits showcase daily life through reconstructed merchant houses, traditional markets, and detailed displays of commercial activities from the Edo and early Showa periods.
Located near Tanimachi 4-chome Station on the Osaka Metro, the museum operates Wednesday through Monday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM with admission at 600 yen.
Visitors start their journey from the tenth floor, working down through chronological exhibits while enjoying views of Osaka Castle through the building's glass walls.
Location: Ōtemae
Inception: April 2001
Architects: Nihon Sekkei, NTT Facilities, César Pelli
Official opening: November 3, 2001
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Address: 大阪府大阪市中央区大手前4-1-32 540-0008 Osaka 540-0008 Osaka
Opening Hours: Mercredi-Lundi 09:30-17:00
Phone: +81669465728
Website: http://mus-his.city.osaka.jp/chn2
GPS coordinates: 34.68262,135.52081
Latest update: May 12, 2025 01:00
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