北九州市立いのちのたび博物館[自然史・歴史博物館]

Dive into the journey of life.

Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History

As one of the largest museums of natural history and human history in Western Japan, Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History shows the journey of nature and humankind extending from the birth of the planet 4.6 billion years ago to present times on a magnificent scale.

An array of imposing skeletal specimens of dinosaurs are exhibited, and with a moving diorama of dinosaurs, visitors can experience the Kitakyushu of prehistoric times. The museum also houses valuable historical materials, and visitors can learn about the transformation of human life.

Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History

In addition, festival and parade floats from Kitakyushus traditional summer festival are on display.

"The Journey of Life" is the concept behind the museum, with the hope that it becomes a place for learning the history that life has traveled, and for thinking about the way we will live into the future.

For detailed information, access the website of Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History and use the translation feature displayed at the bottom of the page.

Information

Tickets (permanent exhibition)

Adult
600JPY
University / High school student
360JPY
Elementary / Middle school student
240JPY
Preschooler
0JPY

Open hours / Closed days

Open hours
9:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30)
Closed days
Year-end and New Year holidays
Late June every year (pest control)

Location

Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History
2-4-1, Higashida, Yahatahigashi-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, 805-0071, JAPAN
Phone +81-93-681-1011
FAX +81-93-661-7503