Kyushu National Museum, National museum in Dazaifu, Japan.
The Kyushu National Museum spans 3,900 square meters of exhibition space, featuring interconnected galleries that showcase Japanese cultural artifacts and exhibitions.
The museum, which opened in October 2005, represents the fourth national museum in Japan after those established in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nara.
The permanent exhibition rooms demonstrate the development of Japanese culture through exchanges with other Asian nations across different historical periods.
The museum operates from Tuesday to Sunday, with extended evening hours until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, offering guided tours in multiple languages.
The structure incorporates a seismic isolation system between its first and second floors, using springs and rubber to minimize earthquake damage.
Location: Dazaifu
Inception: April 1, 2005
Architects: Kiyonori Kikutake, Kume Sekkei
Official opening: October 16, 2005
Address: 福岡県太宰府市石坂4-7-2
Opening Hours: Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday 09:30-17:00; Friday-Saturday 09:30-20:00
Website: https://kyuhaku.jp/ko
GPS coordinates: 33.51823,130.53849
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41
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