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Gunma Museum of Natural History
Learn about nature at a museum packed with exciting exhibits.
At the Gunma Museum of Natural History in Tomioka, Gunma, you can trace the epic history of nature from the birth of Earth to the present day.
The museum is filled with exciting exhibits, including a life-size moving Tyrannosaurus model that brings the power of dinosaurs back to life, and a massive Camarasaurus skeleton. The dioramas recreating Gunma’s rich natural environment, in particular, make you feel like you’re really there. Another exhibit recreates an excavation site, where you can see—through a glass floor—how dinosaur fossils are discovered and witness that rare moment up close. It might just make you feel like you’re part of the dig yourself.
Around the museum, there are many spots where you can enjoy nature, including Momijidaira Park and Tomioka Shakuyaku Garden. With beautiful scenery in every season, pairing them with your museum visit should make for a fulfilling day.
Highlights
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Learn about Earth’s natural history.
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Enjoy powerful exhibits, including massive dinosaur skeleton specimens.
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See an exhibit that lets you look down over an excavation site.
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There’s also a nearby park—recommended to visit together with other nature-filled spots.
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A giant rhinoceros beetle welcomes you at the entrance
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Once inside, you’ll be greeted by enormous skeleton specimens!
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There’s also an exhibit where you can take a close look at an excavation site that you rarely get to step into
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is free Wi-Fi available on site?
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Yes, free Wi-Fi is available.
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Are there coin lockers?
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Yes, there are free lockers (you put in 100 yen, which is returned at the end).
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Is re-entry allowed?
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Yes, re-entry is allowed (same day only).
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Is there a smoking area?
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No.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 群馬県立自然史博物館
- Postal Code
- 370-2345
- Address
- 1674-1 Kamikuroiwa, Tomioka, Gunma
- Phone
- 0274-60-1200
- Closed on
- Every Monday (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday), year-end holidays and New Year’s Day
- Hours
- 9:30am–5:00pm ※Last admission at 4:30pm
- Admission
- Adults: 510 yen; university, technical college, and high school students: 300 yen; junior high school and younger: free (special admission applies during special exhibitions)
- Access
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(1) Approx. 10 min by taxi from Joshu-Tomioka Station (Joshin Dentetsu Line)
(2) Approx. 15 min by taxi from Isobe Station (JR Shinetsu Main Line) - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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