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Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History

The biggest nature museum in all of West Japan. See true-to-life scale exhibits!

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This museum pays respect to humankind’s evolution and of its history, which in turn changes our future and way of living. “A Journey of Life”, one may say.

Through various exhibits placed on the main path called the “Earth Mall”, and “Culture Mall”, this shopping mall-esque museum features true to life representations of nature. In “Earth Mall”, check out the 35m tall fossil displays of the Diplodocus, and Stegosaurus.

Check out the “Envi-Rama Pavilion”. Through a cave-like entrance, you find yourself in the prehistoric era, where your adventure begins. Check out ancient fish, iguanodons, and insects in their natural habitats brought to life by CGI magic. To finish this adventure, you will see a 360 Interactive Diorama of Kitakyushu in the prehistoric era. Using lighting, film screens, and realistic sound, you will find yourself immersed in the Prehistoric Era.

Special exhibits take place every now and then, so check out their website!

Highlights

  • Learn the history of man and nature from different perspectives.
  • Wow at the immersive exhibits.
  • The diorama depicting the prehistoric era is a must see!
  • Adults and Kids alike, anyone can enjoy and have fun all day in this museum!

Photos

  • The fossils in “Earth Mall” are true to life

    The fossils in “Earth Mall” are true to life

  • A diorama in “Envi-Rama Pavilion”

    A diorama in “Envi-Rama Pavilion”

  • A realistic animatronic dinosaur. It’s so realistic you’ll want to step back!

    A realistic animatronic dinosaur. It’s so realistic you’ll want to step back!

  • Exhibit featuring ancient animals

    Exhibit featuring ancient animals

  • An exhibit on biodiversity

    An exhibit on biodiversity

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Details

Name in Japanese
いのちのたび博物館
Postal Code
805-0071
Address
2-4-1 Higashida, Yahatahigashi-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka
Telephone
093-681-1011
Closed
Late June, Year End and New Years
Business Hours
9:00am-5:00pm (Admission allowed until 4:30pm) ※Online Reservations required prior to your visit.
Admission
Adults - 600 yen College Students - 360 yen, Elementary and Middle School Students - 240 yen, Infants - admission free
Access
Walk 5 minutes from JR Space world station
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)