Akita Prefectural Museum

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Akita Prefectural Museum

A comprehensive museum connecting Akita's past, present, and future.

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This museum offers a comprehensive look at Akita's natural environment, history, and culture. Its extensive exhibits cover six fields—archaeology, history, folklore, crafts, biology, and geology—and include the Masumi Sugae Research Center and the Akita Pioneers Memorial Hall.

Through a wide range of artifacts, models, and videos, the museum clearly presents the lives and cultures of people from prehistoric times to the present, along with Akita's rich natural environment. The museum is surrounded by Koizumigata Prefectural Park, home to the two ponds Megata and Ogata, making it easy to combine a visit with a stroll through the park.

Special and themed exhibitions are also held regularly. The museum is committed to educational outreach through classes and various events, providing opportunities for visitors of all ages to deepen their knowledge.

As one of Akita's leading comprehensive museums, it not only provides insight into the region's history and natural environment but also encourages new discoveries and intellectual curiosity.

Highlights

  • A museum offering a comprehensive look at Akita's natural environment, history, and culture.
  • Learn more about Akita at the Masumi Sugae Research Center and the Akita Pioneers Memorial Hall.
  • The Wakuwaku Discovery Room offers engaging experiences for visitors of all ages.
  • The Former Nara Family Residence, a branch facility within a 10-minute walk of the main building, is designated an Important Cultural Property.
  • Special and themed exhibitions are held regularly.

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  • Located within Koizumigata Prefectural Park

    Located within Koizumigata Prefectural Park

  • The Natural History Exhibition Room brings visitors closer to Akita's natural environment

    The Natural History Exhibition Room brings visitors closer to Akita's natural environment

  • The Humanities Exhibition Room features themes from different historical periods

    The Humanities Exhibition Room features themes from different historical periods

  • The Wakuwaku Discovery Room offers learning opportunities for visitors of all ages

    The Wakuwaku Discovery Room offers learning opportunities for visitors of all ages

  • The Masumi Sugae Research Center presents the records and materials of Masumi Sugae

    The Masumi Sugae Research Center presents the records and materials of Masumi Sugae

  • The Akita Pioneers Memorial Hall introduces 152 people associated with Akita

    The Akita Pioneers Memorial Hall introduces 152 people associated with Akita

  • The Former Nara Family Residence, designated an Important Cultural Property

    The Former Nara Family Residence, designated an Important Cultural Property

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?

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Yes.

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Are coin lockers available?

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Yes.

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Is there a smoking area?

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No.

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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?

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Yes, including Koizumigata Park.

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Details

Name in Japanese
秋田県立博物館
Postal Code
010-0124
Address
52 Ushiroyama, Kan'ashi-Niozaki, Akita City, Akita Prefecture
Phone
018-873-4121
Closed on
Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a national holiday), December 28-January 3, and during museum-wide fumigation periods
Hours
9:30 am-4:30 pm (April 1-October 31), 9:30 am-4:00 pm (November 1-March 31)
Admission
Free; admission fees apply only to special exhibitions
Access
About a 20-minute walk from JR Oiwake Station
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official website
Official website (Enghlish)
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