Mineral Industry Museum, Akita University

The Mineral Industry Museum at Akita University houses collections of mineral specimens, mining tools, and technological exhibits documenting how resources were extracted in Japan. The displays trace the development of these practices across different historical periods.

The museum was established in 1961 as Akita University committed to preserving Japan's mining heritage. This foundation reflected the country's focus on documenting and understanding its resource extraction history.

The exhibits reveal how mining shaped Japanese society and daily life through different periods. Visitors can see the methods and tools that were central to the country's economic development.

The museum is located in the Tegata district and opens during daytime hours on most weekdays. Winter months bring reduced access due to closures on Sundays and holidays.

Beyond displaying artifacts, the facility functions as an active research center where students and professionals examine geological specimens and mining technologies. This blend of public collection and working science makes it different from typical museums.

Location: Tegata

Official opening: October 8, 1961

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: 秋田大学大学院国際資源学研究科

Opening Hours: 09:00-16:00; December 26-January 05:00 off; December-February Sunday,Holidays off

Phone: +81188892461

Email: w3admin@mus.akita-u.ac.jp

Website: https://mus.akita-u.ac.jp

GPS coordinates: 39.72929,140.13657

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:26