Museums in Fukushima

Fukushima Prefecture offers 34 museums, including Aizu Bukeyashiki and Iwaki City Art Museum. Visitors can find a diverse range of cultural and historical experiences.

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

Aizu Bukeyashiki

Aizu Bukeyashiki

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

This open-air museum shows the daily life of a high-ranking samurai family from the late 19th ce...

Aizu Ichibankan

Aizu Ichibankan

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Visit this historic coffee shop, once a hospital where Hideyo Noguchi studied and had surgery.

Iwaki City Living Tradition Village

Iwaki City Living Tradition Village

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

See relocated traditional Japanese houses from the Edo and Meiji periods in a park setting.

Iwakishi Sekitan Kasekikan

Iwakishi Sekitan Kasekikan

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Horuru is a museum in Iwaki City, Fukushima, showcasing local fossils and coal mining history.

Iwaki City Art Museum

Iwaki City Art Museum

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Modern art museum with diverse collections and award-winning architecture, worth visiting for ar...

Kusano Shimpei Memorial Literature Centre

Kusano Shimpei Memorial Literature Centre

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

A literature center dedicated to Kusano Shimpei, offering exhibits and cultural spaces.

Kōriyama Forest of Literature Museum

Kōriyama Forest of Literature Museum

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore Kōriyama's literary heritage through exhibits on local writers and a relocated historic...

Kaigyū Land Takasato

Kaigyū Land Takasato

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore Kaigyu Land Takasato, a unique facility built in a former school, dedicated to ancient m...

Mushi Tech World

Mushi Tech World

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Mushi Tech World is an advanced insect-themed science museum with unique eco-friendly features.

Tadami Museum of Folklore and History

Tadami Museum of Folklore and History

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore ancient history and folk culture of the Aizu region at this modern museum.

Iwaki City Anmonite Center

Iwaki City Anmonite Center

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore an outdoor fossil excavation site and indoor exhibits at this ammonite center.

Tenkyōkaku

Tenkyōkaku

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Tenkyōkaku is a historic imperial villa, now a public museum, showcasing unique Japanese-Western...

Okuaizu Museum

Okuaizu Museum

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore Okuaizu Museum for a deep dive into local history and traditional life.

Asaka History Museum

Asaka History Museum

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore a beautiful 1889 building, now a museum, showcasing local history and culture.

Japan Kimono Culture Museum

Japan Kimono Culture Museum

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore Japan's rich textile history through a vast collection of kimonos and related artifacts.

Fukushima City Museum of Photography

Fukushima City Museum of Photography

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Visit this historic stone building, originally a laboratory, now a photography museum.

Fukushima City Minka-en

Fukushima City Minka-en

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Fukushima City Minka-en is an open-air museum preserving historic folk houses and tools.

Iino UFO Museum

Iino UFO Museum

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore Japan's only UFO museum, dedicated to local sightings and global alien phenomena.

Kōriyama City Museum of Art

Kōriyama City Museum of Art

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

See British, Japanese, and local art at this modern museum in Koriyama.

Kōriyama City Kaiseikan

Kōriyama City Kaiseikan

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore early Meiji-era buildings and learn about Kōriyama's reclamation history.

Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Museum

Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Museum

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore the birthplace and life of Hideyo Noguchi, a renowned bacteriologist, at this memorial m...

Sukagawa City Museum

Sukagawa City Museum

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore Sukagawa's history and art, including ancient artifacts and a silk painting.

Japan Kimono Museum

Japan Kimono Museum

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See 6000 antique kimonos, including rare Oiran Dochu-gi, at this museum in Atami.

Hosoike Museum

Hosoike Museum

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

See artifacts from a prominent family's businesses, including historic postal items and lacquerw...

Ōyasuba Historic Park

Ōyasuba Historic Park

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore ancient burial mounds and excavated artifacts at this significant historic park.

Wild Bird Study Center

Wild Bird Study Center

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

A free center dedicated to wild birds, offering exhibits and birdwatching opportunities.

Kōriyama City History Resource Center

Kōriyama City History Resource Center

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore Kōriyama's history through artifacts, documents, and cultural exhibits, all with free ad...

Kitakata City Museum of Art

Kitakata City Museum of Art

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

This art museum showcases local artists in a unique brick building.

Kitakata Kura no Sato

Kitakata Kura no Sato

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Kitakata Kura no Sato is a storehouse museum preserving traditional architecture and culture.

Morohashi Museum of Modern Art

Morohashi Museum of Modern Art

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

See Asia's only permanent Dalí museum, home to the world's fourth-largest collection.

Fukushima Museum

Fukushima Museum

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

This museum showcases Fukushima's history and culture, offering insights into the region's past...

Iwaki City Archaeological Museum

Iwaki City Archaeological Museum

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore Iwaki's history from Kofun to Edo periods at this free archaeological museum.

Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art

Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

This art museum, co-located with a library, houses over 1,600 works.

Sōma City Museum of Historical Materials

Sōma City Museum of Historical Materials

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Explore Soma's history from ancient to modern times at this affordable museum.

Tsunami and Earthquake Victims Memorial Hall of Sōma City

Tsunami and Earthquake Victims Memorial Hall of Sōma City

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Learn about the 2011 tsunami and earthquake through photos, videos, and a memorial.

Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum

Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum

FUKUSHIMA · MUSEUM

Learn about the 2011 disaster and recovery at this museum in Fukushima.

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