Museums in Ibaraki

Ibaraki Prefecture offers 22 museums, including the Tsukuba Expo Center and the Ibaraki Nature Museum. Visitors can find a mix of science, nature, and cultural history exhibits.

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

Tsukuba Expo Center

Tsukuba Expo Center

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Explore science and technology at this museum, commemorating the 1985 Science Expo.

Kashima Soccer Museum

Kashima Soccer Museum

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Explore Japan's soccer history and the 2002 World Cup at this dedicated museum.

Ibaraki Nature Museum

Ibaraki Nature Museum

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Explore natural history exhibits and outdoor spaces at this Ibaraki museum.

Koga Museum of Literature

Koga Museum of Literature

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Explore Koga's literary heritage and a historic residence at this unique museum.

Koga History Museum

Koga History Museum

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Explore Koga's history and cultural heritage, including a castle model and historic residences.

Yoshida Tadashi Memorial Museum of Music

Yoshida Tadashi Memorial Museum of Music

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A free museum in Hitachi dedicated to composer Tadashi Yoshida featuring a video theater, outdoo...

Science Museum of Map and Survey

Science Museum of Map and Survey

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Japan's first map and survey museum, featuring a giant globe and aerial exhibits.

Geological Museum

Geological Museum

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Explore Japan's geological history and research at this free, two-story earth science museum.

Sakai Historical Folklore Museum

Sakai Historical Folklore Museum

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This free museum showcases local history and folk culture, including a unique horse-shaped Haniw...

Tsukuba Museum of Art, Ibaraki

Tsukuba Museum of Art, Ibaraki

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A modern art museum and cultural center, worth visiting for its architecture and diverse offerin...

The Tokugawa Museum

The Tokugawa Museum

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This museum preserves and displays the art and documents of the Mito Tokugawa family.

Hitachi City Museum

Hitachi City Museum

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Explore Hitachi's history, folklore, and industry for free at this city museum.

Kasama Nichidō Museum of Art

Kasama Nichidō Museum of Art

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This art museum showcases Western and Japanese modern art, including unique palette paintings an...

Museum of Modern Art, Ibaraki

Museum of Modern Art, Ibaraki

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A prefectural museum of modern art, notable for its architecture and relocated artist's studio.

Yokaren Peace Memorial Museum

Yokaren Peace Memorial Museum

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This museum preserves and exhibits the history of Yokaren and war records.

Tōkai Terra Park

Tōkai Terra Park

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Tōkai Terra Park is a science museum about atomic energy, worth visiting for its unique exhibits...

Takeda clan residence

Takeda clan residence

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Explore the reconstructed Takeda clan residence, a free museum showcasing the origins of a power...

Ōarai Museum of Bakumatsu-Meiji History

Ōarai Museum of Bakumatsu-Meiji History

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Explore Bakumatsu and Meiji history, including a rare Emperor Meiji statue, at this museum.

Engravings Museum

Engravings Museum

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Japan's only engraving museum, housed in a historic building, offers unique art and workshops.

Tsuchiura City Museum

Tsuchiura City Museum

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Tsuchiura City Museum showcases local history and culture, including samurai swords, on a former...

Kōdōkan

Kōdōkan

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Explore Japan's largest han school, a historic site with beautiful plum trees and bullet-marked...

Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History

Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History

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Explore Ibaraki's history, from ancient times to modern, in a museum with historic buildings.

Tsuchiura Archaeology Museum

Tsuchiura Archaeology Museum

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Explore a Jomon period shell mound and archaeological museum in Tsuchiura City.

Ibaraki Kasumigaura Environmental Science Center

Ibaraki Kasumigaura Environmental Science Center

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A free environmental science center dedicated to Lake Kasumigaura's water quality.

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