Kushiro City Museum
Plant Life, History, and Ainu Culture Come Alive
This museum is a treasure trove of discovery, with exciting modern displays arranged around the central twin spiral staircase, designed in the image of a DNA double helix. On the first floor, you can explore archeology, geology, and the natural world while the second floor is dedicated to Kushiro’s history. Check out the fourth floor as well for an in-depth look at the Kushiro Ainu peoples. At the Kushiro City Museum, learn from fascinating exhibits on everything from geology and the formation of the local landscape to recent history and Ainu culture. An engaging museum perfect for all ages!
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- Category
- With friends
- Historic sites, castles, culture properties, architecture
- World Heritage sites, Jomon culture, Ainu culture
- Museums, science museums, art galleries, archives
- History, culture, art
- Solo trip
- Guys' trip
- Girls' trip
- Couple
- Family
- Travel style
- Mountain, ridge, plateau, marshland, canyon
- Natural scenery, spectacular views
- Theme parks, tourist facilities
- Travel Inspiration
- Ideas for a rainy day
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒085-0822
- Address
- 北海道釧路市春湖台1-7
- Telephone Number
- 0154-41-5809
- Open
- 9:30-17:00
- Closed
- Mondays (the next day if Mondays is a holiday), The New Year's holiday, Temporary closing
*See official website - Prices
- Adults 480 yen, high school students 250 yen, elementary and junior high school students 110 yen
- Car Park
- 30 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By bus: About 15 minutes from JR Kushiro Station, get off at "Municipal Hospital" and walk about 5 minutes
●By car: About 40 minutes from Doto Expwy Akan IC - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
