Tokushima Prefectural Museum

Tokushima Prefectural Museum is a collection institution located in Bunka-no-mori Park that displays natural history materials, archaeological finds, historical documents, folk arts, and visual artworks. The exhibition spaces present these varied subjects in organized sections that help visitors navigate the holdings.

The institution was founded in 1959 and underwent a major transition when it moved to a new building in 1990. This relocation allowed the museum to expand its growing collections and provide improved facilities for visitors.

The museum displays objects that reflect local life and traditions across different periods of the region. Visitors encounter items showing how people in the area worked, celebrated, and organized their communities over time.

The museum is situated within a park setting and is accessible most days of the week, opening Tuesday through Sunday. Visitors should check conditions ahead of arrival as hours and seasonal closures may vary throughout the year.

The collection emphasizes the natural environment and historical development of the local region, showing how geography and climate shaped life there. This specialized focus reveals how closely people are connected to the landscape they inhabit.

Location: Hachiman-chō

Inception: 1959

Official opening: November 3, 1990

Address: 徳島県徳島市八万町向寺山（文化の森総合公園）

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:30-17:00

Phone: +81886683636

Website: http://museum.tokushima-ec.ed.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.03986,134.52604

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:22