Museums in Hokkaidō

Hokkaidō's museums offer a mix of history and culture, from the Ainu Museum to the Shiokari Pass Museum. These 104 museums provide a diverse look into the region's past and present.

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

Sapporo Waterworks Museum

Sapporo Waterworks Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Learn about Sapporo's water supply in a historic building, free of charge.

Sapporo Salmon Museum

Sapporo Salmon Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Learn about salmon life cycles and conservation efforts in Sapporo.

Shiryōkan

Shiryōkan

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Explore a historic courthouse turned museum, showcasing Sapporo's legal past and unique architec...

Sapporo Science Center

Sapporo Science Center

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Explore science exhibits, a planetarium, and unique snow-making technology at this engaging muse...

Sapporo Village Memorial Museum

Sapporo Village Memorial Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

A free museum on a historic landmark site showcasing the pioneer history and agricultural roots...

Sapporo Agricultural College Farm No. 2

Sapporo Agricultural College Farm No. 2

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Explore historic Meiji-era farm buildings, a birthplace of Japanese livestock farming.

Shibetsu Salmon Science Museum

Shibetsu Salmon Science Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Explore salmon and trout ecosystems, live fish, and unique marine life at this science museum.

Yokozuna Chiyonoyama & Chiyonofuji Memorial Museum

Yokozuna Chiyonoyama & Chiyonofuji Memorial Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

A museum in Hokkaido dedicated to two sumo grand champions from Fukushima Town.

Esashi Town Historical Museum

Esashi Town Historical Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Explore Hokkaido's only historic district office, now a museum of local history and the Esashi L...

Historical Museum of the Saru River

Historical Museum of the Saru River

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Explore Hokkaido's indigenous Ainu culture and ancient history through thousands of artifacts.

Kōbunkan

Kōbunkan

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

This harbor rest house offers sea views, a cafe, and exhibitions about poet Ishikawa Takuboku.

Rumoi Umi no Furusato Museum

Rumoi Umi no Furusato Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Explore Rumoi's herring fishing history and enjoy coastal views from this free museum.

Noboribetsu City Historical Museum

Noboribetsu City Historical Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Explore Noboribetsu's history and Ainu culture in a unique castle-model museum.

Shiretoko World Heritage Conservation Center

Shiretoko World Heritage Conservation Center

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Learn about Shiretoko's nature and wildlife at this free information center.

Fukushima Town Seikan Tunnel Museum

Fukushima Town Seikan Tunnel Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Explore the history and engineering of the Seikan Tunnel, a marvel of Japanese construction.

Wakkanai Centennial Memorial Tower / Hoppō Memorial Museum

Wakkanai Centennial Memorial Tower / Hoppō Memorial Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Wakkanai Centennial Memorial Tower: an observation tower with a museum, offering views of the no...

Abashiri City Museum of Art

Abashiri City Museum of Art

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Hokkaido's first municipal art museum featuring local Okhotsk region artists and sculptures by C...

Abashiri City Folk Museum

Abashiri City Folk Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

A historic 1936 museum designed by Yoshiya Tanoue showcasing the local industry, culture, and fo...

Tomakomai Science Museum

Tomakomai Science Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Free science museum with a planetarium and a Mir space station backup unit.

Kayano Shigeru Nibutani Ainu Museum

Kayano Shigeru Nibutani Ainu Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Explore Ainu culture and global indigenous heritage through Shigeru Kayano's personal collection...

Kushiro Children's Museum Kodomo Yūgakukan

Kushiro Children's Museum Kodomo Yūgakukan

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

A large, modern children's museum in Kushiro with science exhibits and a planetarium.

Kushiro City Museum

Kushiro City Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

This museum tells Kushiro's story from prehistory to today, covering archaeology, geology, natur...

Kushiro City Museum of Art

Kushiro City Museum of Art

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

See art by local artists and special exhibitions at this city museum.

Snow Crystals Museum

Snow Crystals Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

See unique snow crystal photos and ice architecture in a Byzantine-style museum.

National Ainu Museum

National Ainu Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Japan's first national Ainu museum and park offers a deep dive into Ainu culture.

Kitaichi Venetian Art Museum

Kitaichi Venetian Art Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

See Venetian glass art and culture in a grand palazzo replica in Otaru.

Akan International Crane Center

Akan International Crane Center

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

See live red-crowned cranes and learn about their conservation at this Hokkaido center.

Kanda Nisshō Memorial Museum of Art

Kanda Nisshō Memorial Museum of Art

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

This museum honors Kanda Nissho, a local artist, and displays his works.

Moerenuma Park

Moerenuma Park

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Moerenuma Park is a unique art park designed by Isamu Noguchi, built on a former waste disposal...

Kan Yasuda Sculpture Museum Arte Piazza Bibai

Kan Yasuda Sculpture Museum Arte Piazza Bibai

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

This sculpture park on a former school site showcases over 40 works by Kan Yasuda.

Shellfish Museum of Rankoshi

Shellfish Museum of Rankoshi

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

A unique museum in Hokkaido dedicated to shellfish, featuring diverse exhibits and a 3D theater.

Shinhidaka Ainu Museum

Shinhidaka Ainu Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Explore Ainu culture and history through a unique collection of artifacts and an ocean-going shi...

Eniwa City Historical Museum

Eniwa City Historical Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Eniwa City Historical Museum: explore Ainu history and ancient artifacts from a National Histori...

Tomakomai City Museum

Tomakomai City Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Explore Tomakomai's natural history and Ainu culture at this city museum.

Nakasatsunai Art Village

Nakasatsunai Art Village

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Nakasatsunai Art Village is a unique collection of museums and gardens, showcasing Hokkaido's ar...

Kitajima Saburo Museum

Kitajima Saburo Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

This museum, now closed, celebrated Kitajima Saburo's career with exhibits and a virtual presenc...

Hokkaido University Museum

Hokkaido University Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Hokkaido University Museum: a free, renovated museum showcasing academic specimens, 15 minutes f...

Hokkaido University Archaeological Heritage Park

Hokkaido University Archaeological Heritage Park

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Explore ancient pit dwellings at Hokkaido University, a unique archaeological site preserving hi...

Obihiro City Children's Hall

Obihiro City Children's Hall

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

A children's hall in Obihiro, combining culture and science with a planetarium and playground.

Obihiro Centennial City Museum

Obihiro Centennial City Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Explore Obihiro's history and Ainu culture at this comprehensive museum complex.

Kitami Mint Memorial Museum

Kitami Mint Memorial Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Explore Kitami's mint heritage in a historic research facility and distillation building.

Hakodate Museum of Art, Hokkaido

Hakodate Museum of Art, Hokkaido

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Explore diverse art collections, including local and contemporary works, next to historic Goryok...

Mukawa Town Hobetsu Museum

Mukawa Town Hobetsu Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

See Japan's largest dinosaur skeleton and many fossils at this Hokkaido museum.

Takikawa Skypark

Takikawa Skypark

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Japan's first full-scale aviation park, offering a unique look at gliders and light aircraft.

Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples

Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Explore northern indigenous cultures in a historic bank building, a minute from Suehiro-cho tram...

Takikawa Museum of Art and Natural History

Takikawa Museum of Art and Natural History

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

This museum combines art and natural history, featuring local finds and a children's science mus...

Hokkaido University Botanical Gardens

Hokkaido University Botanical Gardens

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Japan's oldest modern botanical garden, a green oasis with a historical museum near Sapporo Stat...

Hakodate Jōmon Culture Center

Hakodate Jōmon Culture Center

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Explore Hokkaido's Jomon past and see a National Treasure hollow dogu.

Takushinkan

Takushinkan

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Photography gallery in Biei, Hokkaido, showcasing scenic landscape photos by Shinzo Maeda.

Otaru Art Base

Otaru Art Base

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Otaru Art Base is a unique museum complex preserving historic buildings and showcasing art colle...

Oketo Poppo Art Museum

Oketo Poppo Art Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

This small art museum in a former train station showcases donated paintings, offering free admis...

Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture

Asahikawa Museum of Sculpture

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Explore the works of Teijiro Nakahara in a historic, nationally recognized building.

Ebetsu Glass Craft Museum

Ebetsu Glass Craft Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Explore a unique glass museum in a historic home, featuring local art and workshops.

Esashi Oiwake Museum and Esashi Yama Museum

Esashi Oiwake Museum and Esashi Yama Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Explore the history of Esashi Oiwake folk songs and festival floats in Hokkaido.

Miyabe Kingo Memorial Building

Miyabe Kingo Memorial Building

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Explore the life and work of Hokkaido University's first botanical garden director.

Otaru Music Box Museum

Otaru Music Box Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Japan's largest music box shop and museum, with a steam clock and pipe organ.

Coal History Village

Coal History Village

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Explore Yubari's coal mining past at this unique theme park and museum.

Hongō Shin Memorial Museum of Sculpture, Sapporo

Hongō Shin Memorial Museum of Sculpture, Sapporo

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

See a renowned sculptor's works, atelier, and personal items in Sapporo.

Nayoro City Museum

Nayoro City Museum

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Nayoro City Museum: explore local history and culture, and see a unique snowplow train.

Upopoy

Upopoy

HOKKAIDō · MUSEUM

Upopoy is a national center dedicated to the revival and development of Ainu culture.

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