Museums in Fukuoka

Fukuoka Prefecture offers a diverse range of museums, from the Genkō Historical Museum to the Kyushu Railway History Museum. Visitors can find institutions covering history, art, and science.

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

Genkō Historical Museum

Genkō Historical Museum

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This museum commemorates the Mongol invasions of Japan with historical artifacts and art.

CCA Kitakyūshū

CCA Kitakyūshū

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CCA Kitakyushu was a pioneering contemporary art center, significant for its unique research and...

Kyushu University Museum

Kyushu University Museum

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Kyushu University Museum: explore a vast collection of natural history and academic specimens fo...

Museum of Kyushu Sangyo University

Museum of Kyushu Sangyo University

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This university museum showcases art, crafts, photography, and design, easily accessible by trai...

Kyushu Railway History Museum

Kyushu Railway History Museum

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Explore Japan's railway history in Kitakyushu, featuring historic trains and a mini railway.

Itokoku History Museum

Itokoku History Museum

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Explore Itoshima's ancient history, including national treasures and Japan's largest bronze mirr...

Kitakyushu Innovation Gallery & Studio

Kitakyushu Innovation Gallery & Studio

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Kitakyushu Innovation Gallery & Studio showcases industrial technology and offers hands-on exper...

Kitakyushu Environment Museum

Kitakyushu Environment Museum

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Learn about environmental issues and solutions at this interactive museum, housed in a former ex...

Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History

Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History

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Explore natural history and human history, including dinosaur skeletons, at this modern museum.

Kitakyushu Literature Museum

Kitakyushu Literature Museum

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Explore Kitakyushu's rich literary heritage through permanent and special exhibitions.

Hakushū Kitahara's Birthplace

Hakushū Kitahara's Birthplace

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Explore the birthplace and literary museum of poet Hakushu Kitahara, a Fukuoka Prefecture histor...

Hakushū Kitahara Memorial Hall

Hakushū Kitahara Memorial Hall

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This museum celebrates Hakushu Kitahara's life and Yanagawa's history, offering cultural insight...

Ōmuta Coal Industry and Science Museum

Ōmuta Coal Industry and Science Museum

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Explore Japan's coal mining history and energy science at this interactive museum.

Nakoku-no-oka Historical Park

Nakoku-no-oka Historical Park

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Nakoku-no-oka Historical Park preserves and displays Yayoi-period burial remains and artifacts.

Kanmon Strait Museum

Kanmon Strait Museum

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Explore the Kanmon Strait's history and culture in this engaging indoor museum.

Amagi Historical Museum

Amagi Historical Museum

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Explore local history and archaeology at this free prefectural museum.

Tagawa City Coal Mining Historical Museum

Tagawa City Coal Mining Historical Museum

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Explore Japan's coal mining history and the lives of its miners at this museum.

Tagawa City Museum of Art

Tagawa City Museum of Art

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This art museum showcases local artists and hosts community exhibitions, a cultural hub in Tagaw...

Nōgata Tanio Art Museum

Nōgata Tanio Art Museum

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This municipal art museum showcases local artists and citizen works, featuring historic building...

Kurume City Art Museum

Kurume City Art Museum

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Modern art museum with a rich history, showcasing Bridgestone founder's collection.

Fukuoka City Museum

Fukuoka City Museum

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Fukuoka City Museum: a modern museum showcasing Fukuoka's history, including a National Treasure...

Fukuoka City Archaeological Center

Fukuoka City Archaeological Center

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Explore Fukuoka's past through archaeological finds, offering free admission to its extensive co...

Fukuoka Oriental Ceramics Museum

Fukuoka Oriental Ceramics Museum

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Explore East Asian ceramic history, from ancient Jomon to Qing Dynasty, with free admission on s...

Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art

Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art

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Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art: explore local art and crafts, a 10-minute walk from Tenjin St...

Fukuoka Science Museum

Fukuoka Science Museum

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Fukuoka Science Museum offers hands-on exhibits across nine genres, perfect for curious minds.

Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum

Tachiarai Peace Memorial Museum

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A historical museum in Fukuoka preserving WWII aircraft and memories of the Tachiarai Air Raid.

Moji Telecommunication Museum

Moji Telecommunication Museum

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Explore a historic building showcasing the evolution of Japanese telecommunications, free of cha...

Hiroki Oda Museum of Art

Hiroki Oda Museum of Art

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See a Western-style painter's works in a museum designed for natural light.

Miyawaka City Coalmining Museum

Miyawaka City Coalmining Museum

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Miyawaka City Coalmining Museum preserves and exhibits the history of coal mining in the region.

Gorōyama Kofunkan

Gorōyama Kofunkan

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Explore a full-size kofun burial chamber model and learn about ancient history, all for free.

Kitakyushu Manga Museum

Kitakyushu Manga Museum

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Explore manga history and creativity at this museum, a must for fans and curious visitors.

Kitakyushu City Science Museum

Kitakyushu City Science Museum

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Modern science museum with a planetarium and unique exhibits, great for families.

Kankō Historical Museum

Kankō Historical Museum

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This museum tells the story of Sugawara Michizane through Hakata dolls and artifacts from Dazaif...

Ishibashi Museum of Art

Ishibashi Museum of Art

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A municipal art museum in Kurume City, founded by Bridgestone's founder, worth visiting for its...

Yame Traditional Crafts Museum

Yame Traditional Crafts Museum

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See and buy traditional Yame crafts, including giant lanterns and Buddhist altars.

Kyushu National Museum

Kyushu National Museum

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Explore Japanese culture from an Asian perspective at this large national history museum.

Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum

Matsumoto Seicho Memorial Museum

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Explore the life and works of a renowned author in his hometown literary museum.

Matsunaga Bunko

Matsunaga Bunko

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Explore a vast collection of Japanese film and entertainment history.

Fukuoka Art Museum

Fukuoka Art Museum

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Fukuoka Art Museum: a municipal museum in Ohori Park with diverse art from ancient to modern.

Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art

Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art

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This museum, designed by Arata Isozaki, is known for its architecture and ukiyo-e collection.

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum

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The world's only museum dedicated to modern and contemporary Asian art, worth visiting for its u...

Fukuoka City Science Museum

Fukuoka City Science Museum

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Explore science and space at this modern museum, perfect for all ages.

Kyushu Historical Museum

Kyushu Historical Museum

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Explore Fukuoka's history from ancient times to modern day at this comprehensive museum.

Kyūshū Maxell Red Brick Memorial Hall

Kyūshū Maxell Red Brick Memorial Hall

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Explore a rare red brick coal mine office, a national cultural property with a cafe.

Hakata Machiya Folk Museum

Hakata Machiya Folk Museum

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Learn about Hakata's Meiji and Taisho eras through exhibits, crafts, and a historic home.

Oh Sadaharu Baseball Museum

Oh Sadaharu Baseball Museum

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A museum dedicated to baseball legend Sadaharu Oh, inspiring visitors with the sport's greatness...

Dazaifu Exhibition Hall

Dazaifu Exhibition Hall

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Dazaifu Exhibition Hall tells the story of Dazaifu, Japan's ancient gateway to the outside world...

Seinan Gakuin University Museum

Seinan Gakuin University Museum

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Explore a historic university building, a tangible cultural property, now a museum.

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