Frequently Asked Questions
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Access (1)
How do I get there by train?
Please take a taxi from Joshu-Tomioka Station or Joshu-Ichinomiya Station on the Joshin Electric Railway: about 10-15 minutes from Joshu-Tomioka and about 5 minutes from Joshu-Ichinomiya.
Events (1)
Is there an observatory or hands-on events?
As well as the permanent galleries there is an astronomical dome, with regular stargazing sessions. Nature observation meetings and natural history courses are also held from time to time. Please see the official website for details.
Pets (1)
Can I bring a pet?
Pets cannot be brought in. Assistance dogs, including guide, hearing and service dogs, may accompany you.
Closed days (1)
When is it closed?
Closed on Mondays (the following day when Monday is a public holiday or substitute holiday) and over the New Year period. It may also close at other times for operational reasons.
Nearby information (1)
Can I combine a visit with the Tomioka Silk Mill?
The museum is about 15 minutes by car from the Tomioka Silk Mill. Using taxi services such as the Joshin Electric Railway's Eki kara Rakuda scheme, the two can be visited efficiently together.
Traveling with children (1)
Is it enjoyable with children?
Junior high school age and under enter free, and there are many hands-on displays, making the museum very popular with children. The moving life-size Tyrannosaurus is a particular favourite, and many families visit. A visit takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.
Prices / Hours (1)
What are the admission and opening hours?
Admission is 510 yen for adults, 300 yen for high school and university students and free for junior high school age and under. Holders of a disability certificate and one carer also enter free. The museum is open 9:30-17:00 (last admission 16:30). Special prices may apply during special exhibitions.
Highlights (1)
What should I see at the Gunma Museum of Natural History?
It is arranged in five zones: The Age of the Earth, The Nature and Environment of Gunma, Darwin's Room, Humans in the Natural World and Our Irreplaceable Earth. The moving life-size Tyrannosaurus model and the 15 m Camarasaurus skeleton are especially popular, and the beech forest diorama is striking.
Rainy days (1)
Is it enjoyable in the rain?
The museum is indoors, so it can be enjoyed whatever the weather. With extensive displays it can fill half a day or more, and it is very popular as a wet-weather destination.
Parking (1)
Is there parking?
There is free parking for 320 cars. By car it is about 15 minutes from Tomioka IC on the Joshin-etsu Expressway.
Other (6)
Is there parking?
Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.
What is the address?
1674-1 Kamikuroiwa, Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture
How much is admission?
Adults 510 yen, high school and university students 300 yen, junior high school age and under free (special prices apply during special exhibitions).
When is it closed?
Mondays (the following day when Monday is a public holiday) and over the New Year period.
What are the opening hours?
9:30-17:00 (last admission 16:30).
How do I get there?
About 15 minutes by car from Tomioka IC on the Joshin-etsu Expressway. About 10 minutes by taxi from Joshu-Tomioka Station on the Joshin Electric Railway. Free parking for 320 cars.