Travel in Kumamoto
Kumamoto City Museum
Kumamoto City Museum · 熊本市立熊本博物館
For Kumamoto’s history and nature, visit City Museum. On floor one, see Kato Kiyomasa exhibits; on floor two, explore local geological changes and Lake Ezu ecology. For the planetarium too, time your visit around screenings.
Visitor information
Admission
Permanent-exhibition admission costs 400 yen for general admission, 300 yen for high-school and university students, or 200 yen for elementary and junior-high students. The planetarium costs a separate 200 yen for general admission, 150 yen for high-school and university students, or 100 yen for junior-high students and younger. Special exhibitions cost extra too.
Opening hours
Open 09:00–17:00, with last admission at 16:30. Closed Mondays, or the next day if Monday is a public holiday, December 29–January 3 and inspection periods. Check your visit-date calendar.
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What to see at Kumamoto City Museum
Kato Kiyomasa and Kumamoto’s past
Floor one explores Kato Kiyomasa and Kumamoto’s past. Visit after the castle if you want more local history.
Local geological changes and Lake Ezu ecology
Floor two exhibits explore Kumamoto’s geological changes and Lake Ezu ecology. After history, explore local nature too.
How to get to Kumamoto City Museum
Take tram route B towards Kami-Kumamoto to Sugidomo (杉塘). Walk about five minutes and enter on the museum’s north side towards the former Hosokawa Gyobu residence. Walking from Sakuramachi bus terminal or City Hall takes about 15 minutes. Route A from Kumamoto Station does not reach Sugidomo; change to B in the city or use a walking route. The address is 3-2 Furukyomachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City.
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Before you visit
Time the planetarium around screenings
The planetarium has a separate charge from the permanent exhibits. Check screening times first, then view the permanent exhibits before or after.
Check closure days for a Monday visit
Closed Mondays, or the next day if Monday is a public holiday. The entrance is on the north side towards the former Hosokawa Gyobu residence; walk there after leaving the tram.
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Questions about Kumamoto City Museum
Can I take a direct tram from Kumamoto Station to the museum?
Route A from Kumamoto Station does not go to Sugidomo. In the city, change to route B towards Kami-Kumamoto and get off at Sugidomo, or walk from the city to the museum. Enter on the north side.
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