Ehime Kenritsu Hakubutsukan, Natural history museum in Matsuyama, Japan
Ehime Kenritsu Hakubutsukan is a natural history museum in Matsuyama that displays rocks, fossils, animal specimens, and plant materials collected from the region. The exhibits show the geological layers and living things that exist in Ehime through organized displays and labeled collections.
The museum was founded to gather archaeological discoveries from the region and record the maritime past of the prefecture. It grew into a center where researchers study the natural history and geology that define this coastal area.
The museum displays traditional crafts and artworks created by local makers, with focus on shipbuilding methods that shaped work and community life in this area. Visitors can see how these skills appear in the objects on display.
The museum is easy to reach from central Matsuyama and the galleries are laid out clearly so you can explore at your own pace. Weekday visits tend to be less crowded than weekends, making it easier to view the displays comfortably.
The museum holds an unusually large collection of lichen species found in the region and serves as a research hub for scientists studying these organisms. This collection reveals the variety of life forms that live on rocks and trees in Ehime.
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