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The Sand Museum
The Sand Museum · 砂の美術館
See sand sculptures up close at Tottori’s Sand Museum. Visiting after the dunes lets you combine landscapes formed by sand with artwork made from it in one day.
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Visitor information
Address
鳥取県鳥取市福部町湯山2083-17
2083-17 Yuyama, Fukube-cho, Tottori City, Tottori 689-0105, Japan
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Individual admission, tax included: adults 800 yen; elementary/junior-/high-school students 400; preschool children free. Groups of 20 or more: adults 600, students 300.
Opening hours
The main entrance opens 09:00–18:00, with last admission at 17:30. The secondary entrance opens weekdays 10:00–15:00 and weekends/public holidays 09:00–16:00. Use the main entrance for cash payment.
What to see at The Sand Museum
Sculptures made from sand
See sand sculptures up close in the galleries. Visit after dune walks to enjoy outdoor scenery and sculpture exhibitions together.
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How to get to The Sand Museum
Take a local bus from Tottori Station terminal to Suna-no-Bijutsukan-mae (砂の美術館前), about 21 minutes by bus, then one minute on foot to the museum. From Sakyu-Higashiguchi (砂丘東口), walk about five minutes.
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Before you visit
Check exhibition dates against your visit
The exhibition runs 24 April 2026–3 January 2027, with no closures during that period. The museum closes for display changes; for later visits, check the next opening date.
Hours and payment differ by entrance
Only the main entrance accepts cash. The secondary entrance opens weekdays 10:00–15:00 and weekends/public holidays 09:00–16:00, closing earlier than the main entrance. For late-afternoon arrivals, use the main entrance before its 17:30 last admission.
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Prepare for the weather, even indoors
Gallery temperatures are affected by outdoor weather. Dress for hot or cold conditions even when viewing indoors.
Questions about The Sand Museum
Can I visit The Sand Museum throughout winter?
The museum closes during display changes. Official exhibition dates are 24 April 2026–3 January 2027; for a later winter visit, check the next exhibition’s opening date and operating days first.
Is the museum a cool indoor rest stop on hot days?
Gallery temperatures are affected by outdoor weather. Plan it as a sand-sculpture visit rather than assuming cool conditions because it is indoors, and prepare for the heat.
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