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Matsumoto City Museum
Matsumoto City Museum · 松本市立博物館
Matsumoto City Museum's permanent exhibition explores the history and daily life of a city that grew around its castle. Visit after the castle if you want to learn about the town.
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Visitor information
Admission
Permanent-exhibition admission costs JPY 500 for adults aged 18+ and JPY 250 for university students with student ID. Senior high school age and younger, or under 18, enter free with proof. Special exhibitions cost extra.
Opening hours
Exhibition rooms on Levels 2 and 3 and the children's activity space are open from 9 am to 5 pm, with ticket sales until 4:30 pm. Level 1 is open from 9 am to 9 pm. For exhibitions, use room hours rather than the later Level 1 closing time.
What to see at Matsumoto City Museum
Permanent exhibition on castle-town history and daily life
The permanent exhibition introduces Matsumoto's history and daily life. After exploring the keep, learn about the city that formed around the castle.
How to get to Matsumoto City Museum
Leave Matsumoto Station by the east exit and walk about 15 minutes to the museum. The official access map shows the route towards the castle and museum location.
Before you visit
Tuesday closures differ by floor
Exhibition rooms on Levels 2 and 3 and the children's activity space close every Tuesday; Level 1 closes on the third Tuesday each month. A public-holiday closure moves to the next weekday. The whole museum closes 29 December–3 January. Check temporary notices before visiting.
Questions about Matsumoto City Museum
Are Matsumoto City Museum and City Museum of Art the same place?
They are different facilities. The City Museum covers Matsumoto's history and daily life; the art museum displays art including Kusama's work. Choose by the exhibitions that interest you.
City Museum: English introduction City Museum of Art: Yayoi Kusama featured exhibition
Official sources
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