Museums in Aichi

Aichi Prefecture offers a wide variety of museums, from the Shitaragahara Historical Museum to the INAX Museums. Visitors can find places that suit many interests, including art, history, and technology.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 20 best

Shitaragahara Historical Museum

Shitaragahara Historical Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

Explore local history and the Battle of Nagashino-Shitaragahara at this museum.

Touken World Nagoya Marunouchi

Touken World Nagoya Marunouchi

AICHI · MUSEUM

See an extensive collection of Japanese swords and armor, free of charge, in Nagoya.

Nagoya City Museum

Nagoya City Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

Nagoya City Museum: explore Owari history and cultural heritage, reopening in 2028.

Treasure Trove of Swords Kusanagi-kan

Treasure Trove of Swords Kusanagi-kan

AICHI · MUSEUM

This sword museum within Atsuta Jingu shrine displays historic blades, including two giant tachi...

INAX Museums

INAX Museums

AICHI · MUSEUM

Explore the history and artistry of Japanese ceramics and tiles at this unique museum complex.

Aichi Health Plaza Comprehensive Health Science Center

Aichi Health Plaza Comprehensive Health Science Center

AICHI · MUSEUM

A health-themed complex offering recreation, information, and relaxation, worth visiting for its...

Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art

Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art

AICHI · MUSEUM

See a wide range of art, including modern Japanese and international works, at this major museum...

World Children's Art Museum in Okazaki

World Children's Art Museum in Okazaki

AICHI · MUSEUM

A participatory art museum for children, showcasing global art and fostering creativity.

Donden Museum

Donden Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

The Donden Museum showcases Inuyama's 1635 festival with floats, music, and film, offering a yea...

Hekinan Tantopia

Hekinan Tantopia

AICHI · MUSEUM

JERA Park Hekinan is a power plant PR facility with a museum and gardens.

Aisin Com-Center

Aisin Com-Center

AICHI · MUSEUM

Aisin Com-Center: a free exhibition facility showcasing Aisin Seiki's history and technology.

I-fain

I-fain

AICHI · MUSEUM

A museum dedicated to baseball legend Ichiro Suzuki, showcasing his career and collections.

Kamomeria

Kamomeria

AICHI · MUSEUM

Kamomeria is a port information center with observation deck, offering views of Mikawa Bay.

Skyward Asahi

Skyward Asahi

AICHI · MUSEUM

Skyward Asahi offers 360-degree views and local history from Owariasahi City.

Toyota Kaikan Museum

Toyota Kaikan Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

This museum showcases Toyota's innovations and future, with interactive exhibits and a children'...

Toyota Kuragaike Commemorative Hall

Toyota Kuragaike Commemorative Hall

AICHI · MUSEUM

This museum, built by Toyota, showcases the company's history and art collection, making it wort...

NEX Plaza

NEX Plaza

AICHI · MUSEUM

NEX Plaza is a corporate museum about the Nagoya Expressway, worth visiting for its unique locat...

Brother Museum

Brother Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

Brother Museum showcases the company's history and products, offering a unique look at Japanese...

Maspro Art Museum

Maspro Art Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

See ukiyo-e and ceramics at this corporate museum, founded by Maspro Denko.

Mandolin Melodies Museum

Mandolin Melodies Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

World's only mandolin museum in Nagoya, showcasing instruments and music history.

Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art

Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art

AICHI · MUSEUM

Modern museum in Nagoya, showcasing French art and Art Nouveau, directly connected to Shinsakae-...

Nagoya City Tram & Subway Museum

Nagoya City Tram & Subway Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

See historic subway and tram cars, and try a driving simulator, all for free.

Reverend Mr. Ichitarou Tomato Memorial Hall

Reverend Mr. Ichitarou Tomato Memorial Hall

AICHI · MUSEUM

A unique museum and restaurant dedicated to tomatoes, offering a memorable culinary experience.

Ichinomiya City Museum

Ichinomiya City Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

Explore Ichinomiya's history, from ancient times to its textile industry, in a notable architect...

Ichinomiya City Memorial Art Museum of Setsuko Migishi

Ichinomiya City Memorial Art Museum of Setsuko Migishi

AICHI · MUSEUM

A public museum dedicated to Setsuko Migishi, featuring unique architecture and a Venetian-inspi...

Mikawakougei Glass Art Museum

Mikawakougei Glass Art Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

See glass art and a giant kaleidoscope at this museum in Nishio City.

Mitsubishi Jūkōgyō Nagoya Kōkū Uchū System Seisakusho Museum

Mitsubishi Jūkōgyō Nagoya Kōkū Uchū System Seisakusho Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

See historic aircraft, including a Zero Fighter, at this free aerospace museum in Nagoya.

Nagoya City Sewerage Science Museum

Nagoya City Sewerage Science Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

Explore the history and technology of Nagoya's sewerage system for free.

Kariya City Art Museum

Kariya City Art Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

Kariya City Art Museum: a municipal museum with local art and a unique tea room.

Handa Shiritsu Hakubutsukan

Handa Shiritsu Hakubutsukan

AICHI · MUSEUM

Explore Chita Peninsula's history and culture, including vinegar brewing tools, for free.

Handa Railway Museum

Handa Railway Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

A free railway museum showcasing local train history, ideal for train enthusiasts.

Handa Sky Science Museum

Handa Sky Science Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

Explore Earth and space exhibits, a large planetarium, and an observatory at this science museum...

Handa Red Brick Building

Handa Red Brick Building

AICHI · MUSEUM

Explore a historic red brick brewery, now a unique heritage site with war remnants.

Nanzan University Museum of Anthropology

Nanzan University Museum of Anthropology

AICHI · MUSEUM

A university museum with touchable exhibits on human history and culture, offering free admissio...

Mizkan Museum

Mizkan Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

Explore vinegar's history and culture at this award-winning museum in Handa City.

Furukawa Art Museum

Furukawa Art Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

See modern Japanese paintings and diverse art collections at this Nagoya museum.

Nagoya University Museum

Nagoya University Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

Explore a national university museum with diverse collections and a large botanical garden.

Nagoya City Science Museum

Nagoya City Science Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

Explore science and one of the world's largest planetariums at this Nagoya museum.

Nagoya City Wild Bird Observation Centre

Nagoya City Wild Bird Observation Centre

AICHI · MUSEUM

A free bird observation facility with telescopes, perfect for nature lovers near Nagoya.

Meito Art Museum

Meito Art Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

This private museum showcases Japanese paintings, including beautiful women, a short walk from I...

Kunizakari Sake no Bunkakan Museum

Kunizakari Sake no Bunkakan Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

Learn about sake brewing history and taste sake at this free museum.

Hori Art Museum

Hori Art Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

Hori Art Museum showcases modern Japanese and Western-style paintings, including works by famous...

Daiichi Museum for art

Daiichi Museum for art

AICHI · MUSEUM

A Nagoya museum showcasing exquisite glass art from renowned artists, worth visiting for its uni...

Okazaki City Museum

Okazaki City Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

This modern museum showcases art and culture, offering diverse events in a notable building.

Takita Family Residence (Old Shipping Family)

Takita Family Residence (Old Shipping Family)

AICHI · MUSEUM

This restored 1850 residence of a shipping family shows their lifestyle and local shipping histo...

University Memorial Hall of Aichi University

University Memorial Hall of Aichi University

AICHI · MUSEUM

Explore a rare wooden former division headquarters, now a university museum, showcasing local hi...

Aichi Gakuin University Dental Science Museum

Aichi Gakuin University Dental Science Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

Explore the history of dentistry and unique skull specimens at this university museum.

Aichi Sewerage Science Museum

Aichi Sewerage Science Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

Learn about sewerage and water treatment at this free, interactive science museum.

Yatomi Wild Bird Sanctuary

Yatomi Wild Bird Sanctuary

AICHI · MUSEUM

Observe over 200 species of wild birds for free at this sanctuary.

PEACE AICHI

PEACE AICHI

AICHI · MUSEUM

A citizen-founded museum in Nagoya showcasing historical documents and artifacts to promote peac...

The Maneki-Neko Museum

The Maneki-Neko Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

Japan's largest Maneki-Neko museum, displaying thousands of lucky cat items.

Niimi Nankichi Memorial Museum

Niimi Nankichi Memorial Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

A literary museum in Handa City, commemorating author Niimi Nankichi, with manuscripts and diora...

The Showa Era Lifestyle Museum

The Showa Era Lifestyle Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

Explore daily life in Showa-era Japan at this free, award-winning museum.

Showa Museum of Art

Showa Museum of Art

AICHI · MUSEUM

A private museum in Nagoya, preserving tea ceremony culture and a historic residence.

Sugimoto Art Museum

Sugimoto Art Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

A private museum dedicated to painter Sugimoto Kenkichi, now closed, with a collection of 10,000...

Tokai City Heishū Memorial Museum

Tokai City Heishū Memorial Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

Learn about Hosoi Heishu and local history at this free museum in Tokai City.

Morimura Museum of Yamato-e Art

Morimura Museum of Yamato-e Art

AICHI · MUSEUM

Explore Yamato-e art and traditional culture in a former family residence, conveniently located...

Rakushi Art Museum

Rakushi Art Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

See tea ceremony utensils and local crafts at this small Nagoya museum.

Kaihinkan Marine Center House

Kaihinkan Marine Center House

AICHI · MUSEUM

Explore a historic building housing a marine center, restaurant, and America's Cup exhibit.

Seaside Literary Memorial

Seaside Literary Memorial

AICHI · MUSEUM

This museum explains how Gamagori became a popular resort for writers, displaying artifacts and...

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