Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of History

4.0

A history museum located a three minute walk from the Kenrokuen Garden easily identifiable by its eye-catching red brick structure. This building was once used as an armory by the imperial army as well as a facility for the Kanazawa College of Art and has been designated a National Important Cultural Property. As its name indicates, the museum contains exhibits presenting the history and culture of Ishikawa Prefecture, and visitors can trace the eras of the area, from a reconstruction of a Jomon period dog based on excavated bones, to a recreation of a Showa period Japanese living room. The museum also actively engages in a variety of activities, including holding several planned and special exhibitions throughout the year as well as seminars and lectures by curators. In addition, the museum hosts tours of nearby historical sites and temples.

Spot details

Address: Ishikawa Pref. Kanazawashi Dewamachi 3-1 Map
Area: Around Kenrokuen Garden Area
Phone: 0762623236
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
Closed: New Year's Holiday, Period for changing and organizing materials exhibits
Fees: [Admission fee to view]
[General] 300 yen (group 240 yen)
[University student] 240 yen (group 190 yen)
[Over 65] 240 yen
[High School Students and below] Free
* Groups are 20 people and above
* Special exhibitions are Separate fee Friday
Parking Lot: Available(45spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(akarenga_Wi-Fi)
English Menu: Available
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

The section displaying Ishikawas Folklore and Local Festivals is very interesting

Reviewed : 2023.06.12

重要文化財に指定されている金澤陸軍兵器支廠の兵器庫を活用した歴史博物館である。外観こそ往年の古い赤レンガの佇まいを彷彿させるが、館内は新しく整備されている。とは言え館内の全てが現代風に刷新されているわけではなく、往年の洋館の雰囲気を随所に漂わせている。博物館の展示資料だけでなく、建物自体を探検するのも興味深い。博物館は1階が常設展示室となっており、2階が特別展示室となっている。常設展示と特別展示...
Small, but interesting

Reviewed : 2019.07.22

There is a nice interactive exhibit for kids upstairs. We also like the short films they show of local festivals. The museum isnt huge, but the exhibits are well done, and there is enough English to...
Really interesting

Reviewed : 2019.04.21

You can get a free audioguide in English which explains all the exhibits in a lot of detail. There are a lot of interesting things in there and it is worth a visit. Staff are really friendly and it...