Rikuzentakata City Museum

The Rikuzentakata City Museum exhibits local history and cultural artifacts in a modern building designed by architect Hiroshi Naito.

Established in 1959, the museum faced complete flooding during the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, leading to extensive damage to its collections.

The museum maintains exhibits about regional traditions, marine life specimens, and archaeological findings from the ancient Mutsu Province settlements.

Following renovations completed in November 2022, the museum features new educational facilities and improved exhibition spaces for visitors.

The museum's lone curator initiated a significant cultural rescue operation in April 2011 to salvage artifacts from the tsunami-damaged collection.

Location: Rikuzentakata

Inception: 1959

Architects: Hiroshi Naito

Official opening: January 1959

Address: 岩手県陸前高田市高田町字並杉300番地1

Website: https://city.rikuzentakata.iwate.jp/soshiki/kanrika/hakubutsukan

GPS coordinates: 39.01556,141.62806

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04