National Museum of Ethnology (Minpaku)

The National Museum of Ethnology (or Minpaku) is located in the Expo Commemoration Park in Suita City, Osaka. With exhibits centered around cultural anthropology and ethnology it is the world's largest ethnology museum. Researcher's have collected some 345,000 articles of daily life tools and native dress from every part of the globe. Exhibits in the Main Building are divided into nine geographical regions and with both musical and spoken exhibitions, starting in Oceania before heading eastward in a lap around the globe. Come be introduced to a variety of world-wide cultures with nearly 12,000 displayed materials that focus on daily tools and necessities of life as well as 800 video shorts that show different cultural etiquettes and arts as well as daily activities. Special events and themed exhibitions are held multiple times throughout the year.

Spot details

Address: Osaka Suitashi Senribampakukouen 10-1 Map
Area: Hokusetsu Area
Phone: 0668762151
Hours: 10:00-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
Closed: Wednesday (in the case of a public holiday, the following weekday), New Year's Holiday (12/28-1/4)
Fees: [Admission fee to view] General 580 yen, University students 250 yen, Free for high school students and younger
*Admission fee to view Friday for special exhibitions will be determined separately each time.
Parking Lot: Not available * Expo'70 Commemorative Park 'Sunday Main Garden Parking Lot' (Fee)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: Temporary suspension:Closed until June 17, 2020 (Information as of June 15, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Not available