Travel in Gunma
Gunma Prefectural Museum of History
Gunma Prefectural Museum of History · 群馬県立歴史博物館
Gunma Prefectural Museum of History offers permanent and special displays. The Noh-costume exhibition runs 18 September–23 November 2026. Walk and rest in surrounding Gunma-no-Mori park afterwards.
History museum access and facilities History museum’s 2026 special exhibition and fees History museum’s 2026 opening calendar
Visitor information at a glance
Admission
Permanent-only admission costs JPY 300 at the ordinary rate or JPY 150 for university and senior high school students; visitors of junior-high school age and younger enter free. The 115th Noh-costume exhibition, 18 September–23 November 2026, costs JPY 1,000 for adults with permanent displays included. Other special exhibitions use their own fees.
Opening hours and closed days
09:30–17:00, admission until 16:30. Closed Mondays, or the next day if Monday is a public holiday or substitute holiday, and 29 December–3 January. Check the official calendar for temporary closures and your date’s opening.
What can I see at Gunma Prefectural Museum of History?
Noh costumes in the special exhibition
The 115th exhibition on Noh costumes revived in the present runs 18 September–23 November 2026. Visit during that period for costumes and permanent displays together.
History museum: current exhibition period and visiting conditions
How to get to Gunma Prefectural Museum of History
From Takasaki’s east side, take Gururin route 9, 10 or 15 to Gunma-no-Mori. Walk about five minutes to the history museum. The adult bus fare is JPY 200.
Before you visit
Combining museum and park walks
The history and modern art museums occupy separate buildings in the same park. Rest outdoors after your chosen displays, checking return buses and the opening calendar together.
History museum access and facilities History museum’s 2026 opening calendar
Questions about Gunma Prefectural Museum of History
Does the Noh-costume ticket include permanent displays?
Yes. Adult JPY 1,000 admission for the 115th exhibition on 18 September–23 November 2026 includes permanent displays. Other dates may have different exhibitions and fees.
Sources and dates checked
- History museum access and facilities ·
- History museum’s 2026 special exhibition and fees ·
- History museum’s 2026 opening calendar ·
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