Question 1

Can I combine a visit with Kumamoto Castle and the prefectural art museum?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The museum is close to Kumamoto Castle, the Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art and the former Hosokawa Gyobu Residence, and the Kumamoto Castle loop bus Shiromegurin lets you cover the area efficiently.

Question 2

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

The most convenient route is about 5 minutes' walk from the Sugitomo tram stop on the Kumamoto city tram. It is also right by the Hakubutsukan/Kyu-Hosokawa Gyobu-tei-mae stop on the Kumamoto Castle loop bus. By bus, get off at Sakuramachi Bus Terminal or Shiyakusho-mae and walk 15 minutes.

Question 3

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

Every Monday (the following day if that Monday is a public holiday), the New Year period from 29 December to 3 January, and during maintenance periods.

Question 4

Are there hands-on programmes for children?

Accepted Answer

There is an experiment and craft room for hands-on activities. The museum has plenty of hands-on displays that children enjoy, and workshops are held regularly alongside special exhibitions.

Question 5

How often are special exhibitions held?

Accepted Answer

Special and feature exhibitions are held several times a year. Special exhibitions require a separate admission fee. Please see the official website (kumamoto-city-museum.jp) for the latest information.

Question 6

Is the planetarium charged separately?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the planetarium requires a separate charge on top of museum admission: 200 yen for adults, 150 yen for high school and university students and 100 yen for junior high school age and under.

Question 7

What are the admission fee and opening hours of the Kumamoto City Museum?

Accepted Answer

Opening hours are 9:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30). Admission is 400 yen for adults, 300 yen for high school and university students and 200 yen for junior high school age and under. Pre-school children and elementary and junior high school students attending school in Kumamoto City (on showing a name badge or student ID) enter free.

Question 8

Is there a museum shop?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is a museum shop selling original Kumamoto City Museum goods, including products themed on the nature and history of Kumamoto.

Question 9

What are the highlights of the museum?

Accepted Answer

The first floor covers the history and culture of Kumamoto from the Jomon period to the present, and the second floor the 500-million-year formation of the land and its natural environment. Alongside extensive material including Important Cultural Properties, the life-size Stegodon reconstruction and the planetarium are popular. There is also a hands-on experiment and craft room.

Question 10

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

The museum has no car park of its own. Please use a nearby car park such as the Sannomaru Second car park (paid). Please enquire about accessible parking spaces.

Question 11

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is not available.

Question 12

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

3-2 Furukyo-machi, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture

Question 13

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Adults 400 yen, high school and university students 300 yen, junior high school age and under 200 yen. The planetarium costs extra (adults 200 yen, high school and university students 150 yen, junior high school age and under 100 yen).

Question 14

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

Mondays (the following day if that Monday is a public holiday), 29 December to 3 January, and during maintenance periods.

Question 15

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

9:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30)

Question 16

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

5 minutes' walk from the Sugitomo tram stop on the Kumamoto city tram. Right by the Hakubutsukan/Kyu-Hosokawa Gyobu-tei-mae stop on the Kumamoto Castle loop bus. 15 minutes' walk from the Sakuramachi Bus Terminal or Shiyakusho-mae bus stops.

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