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Mito City Museum
Mito City Museum · 水戸市立博物館
Mito City Museum explores city history and historic everyday utensils. Its 2026 history and folk-life permanent exhibitions introduce the Mito Tokugawa family, Showa-era city history, food utensils and horse-shaped folk toys. Visit to learn more about life at the time after exploring historic Mito buildings.
Visitor information
Admission
Permanent and themed exhibitions are free. Special-exhibition charges vary, with free admission listed for senior high-school age and younger and ages 65+. Check your chosen exhibition’s charges and free conditions. The Ibaraki five-day museum plan uses permanent exhibitions and excludes special-exhibition charges from trip costs.
Opening hours
The museum opens from 09:30 to 16:45, with last admission at 16:15. The museum is closed on Mondays and public holidays, with exceptions for Sunday public holidays and special-exhibition periods. It is also closed from 29 December to 3 January and for fumigation or exhibition changes. Temporary closures may occur; check your date’s opening calendar.
What to see at Mito City Museum
Mito Tokugawa family and Showa-era city history
The permanent history exhibition covers the Mito Tokugawa family and Showa-era Mito. Learn more about city history after Kodokan’s historic school buildings. This exhibition is scheduled for 13 June 2026–late May 2027.
2026 permanent history exhibition Kodokan school history and surviving buildings
Food utensils and horse-shaped folk toys
The permanent folk-life exhibition introduces food utensils and horse-shaped folk toys. Explore everyday objects alongside the history section. Scheduled dates are 13 June 2026–late May 2027; afterwards, check new exhibition information.
How to get to Mito City Museum
The museum is at 3-3-20 Omachi, Mito, in the Central Library’s building. Walk from Mito Station North Exit using the city map and signs. On arrival, distinguish library reception from the museum entrance. On the Ibaraki guide’s museum day, walk to the museum and back from Mito Station.
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Before you visit
2026 history and folk-life exhibition dates
Both permanent exhibitions described are scheduled for 13 June 2026–late May 2027. The museum may close during exhibition changes. Outside this period, check new content and the opening calendar together.
Mito City Museum prices, hours and access Mito City Museum current opening calendar 2026 permanent history exhibition
Distinguish library and museum entrances
The museum shares a building with the Central Library, but reception and entrances differ. Follow museum signs after arriving.
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Questions about Mito City Museum
Are all Mito City Museum exhibitions free?
Permanent and themed exhibitions are free; special exhibitions have individual charges. Even for free exhibitions, check the opening calendar as exhibition changes may close the museum.
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