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Okayama Prefectural Museum

岡山県立博物館

Okayama museum preserving regional heritage through 100,000 artifacts spanning archaeology, pottery and folk culture traditions.

Updated 2026/07/12
Okayama Prefectural Museum Exterior
Okayama Prefectural Museum Exterior © 663highland, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Mon–Sun09:00–17:00
Holidays09:00–17:00
Admission
Standard
Adult¥120
Links
Official websiteJapanese
Access
1-5, Korakuen, Okayama-Shi Kita-Ku, Okayama 〒 703-8257
Nearest stationKorakuen Station · 後楽園Marunouchi Line · Namboku Line1 min walk from the station

The Okayama Prefectural Museum is a museum that showcases the history, culture, and art of the Okayama prefecture. It has permanent exhibits on the natural history, archaeology, and folk culture of the region, as well as temporary exhibitions on various topics. The museum also has a collection of over 100,000 artifacts, including regional pottery and ceramics, textiles, and traditional crafts.

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