Kobe City Museum, Art and history museum in Kyōmachi, Japan
The Kobe City Museum occupies a neoclassical building from 1935, featuring prominent Doric columns across its white stone facade.
The museum opened in 1982 after merging two institutions: the Municipal Namban Art Museum and the Archaeological Museum of Kobe City.
The museum houses 70,000 artifacts, including national treasures, ancient maps, archaeological findings, and artworks highlighting east-west cultural exchanges.
Located 10 minutes by foot from JR Sannomiya Station, the museum opens daily from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with extended hours until 8 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
The building, designed by British-trained architect Sakurai Kotaro, received the Public Buildings Award and status as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
Location: Kyōmachi
Inception: 1982
Architects: Sakurai Kotarō
Official opening: 1982
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Address: 兵庫県神戸市中央区京町24番地 650-0034 650-0034
Phone: +81783910035
Website: https://kobecitymuseum.jp/notice/language
GPS coordinates: 34.68722,135.19306
Latest update: May 12, 2025 08:02
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