Dinosaur fans take note
‘Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum’
Are you interested in dinosaurs or geology? Then, let me introduce you to the museum by and for dinosaurs in Fukui Prefecture. This place, representing Fukui Prefecture, is a representative tourist and cultural facility visited by 1 million people per year, and is a dinosaur-themed geology and paleontology museum.
Since it is one of the world's top three dinosaur museums, it is said to be aiming for academically supported exhibitions. Let's take a closer look.
Meet at the world's top 3 dinosaur museums
What is the world of dinosaurs like?
The museum's silver-colored dome is divided into three sections, where you can learn about not only dinosaurs but also geology and paleontology.
In the spacious 4,500 square meter exhibition hall, dozens of specimens using actual dinosaur fossils are on display, and you can also enjoy a restoration diorama video.
It is said that the recent interior renewal has made it possible to have more exciting experiences, such as installing a large screen and experiencing fossil research, so let’s take a look!
Fun to choose what you want
The dome exhibition room is divided into three areas, each with a different theme.
First of all, the World of Dinosaurs section displays dinosaur skeletons using actual dinosaur fossils, and the Earth Science section displays Earth's history, Earth's activities, and various rocks and minerals.
Lastly, in The History of Life , you can learn about the process by which life was born over the long 4.6 billion year history of the Earth. Doesn't that make you even more curious?
Dinosaur Research Institute, Dinosaur Gallery, Dinosaur Library
As befits its title as a dinosaur museum, it is full of things related to dinosaurs.
In particular, the great attraction of the Dinosaur Research Institute is that you can see and learn firsthand about the dinosaur's body and lifestyle, focusing on the full-body skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus.
In addition, it is perfect for spending leisurely time browsing the library where you can read books about dinosaurs and paleontology, and the gallery full of dinosaur photos.
The museum’s original goods and menus!
After visiting the dinosaur museum, check out the limited edition goods from the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum! Learn more
We have a variety of dinosaur-printed hats, towels, and masking tape to dinosaur figures and dinosaur-related snacks, so it will be a great way to remember the museum.
After finishing the tour, we recommend using the restaurant inside the museum and meeting cute dinosaurs. Don’t forget that you can’t eat menu items decorated with various dinosaur-shaped decorations anywhere else! Learn more
address :
Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
51-11 Murokocho Terao, Katsuyama, Fukui 911-8601 Japan
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Opening hours :
everyday
09:00 AM - 17:00 PM (Last entry: 16:30 PM)
Closed days:
2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month (if Wednesday is a public holiday, closed the following day)
*Business hours change during the summer peak season, so please refer to the official website for details.
way to come :
Transfer to the Echizen Railway at JR Fukui Station and get off at Katsuyama Station, then take a bus or taxi.
51-11 Murokocho Terao, Katsuyama, Fukui 911-8601 Japan