Museums in Kanagawa

Kanagawa Prefecture has 83 museums, from the Hiratsuka City Museum to the Narukawa Art Museum. Visitors can find a wide range of art, history, and cultural exhibits.

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

Hadano History Museum

Hadano History Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Explore Hadano's history from ancient to modern times, including local tobacco cultivation.

Romancecar Museum

Romancecar Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Explore historic Romancecar trains and simulators at this engaging railway museum.

Hiratsuka City Museum

Hiratsuka City Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Hiratsuka City Museum explores the Sagami River Basin's nature and culture, offering free admiss...

Chigasaki City Museum of Art

Chigasaki City Museum of Art

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

A modern art museum showcasing local artists, offering a glimpse into regional Japanese creativi...

Kawasaki Ukiyo-e Gallery

Kawasaki Ukiyo-e Gallery

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

See a broad collection of ukiyo-e woodblock prints, from old masters to modern works.

Yokohama City Santonodai Archaeological Museum

Yokohama City Santonodai Archaeological Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Explore ancient Japan through excavated artifacts and reconstructed dwellings at this free museu...

Narukawa Art Museum

Narukawa Art Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Modern art museum with panoramic views of Lake Ashi and Mount Fuji.

Ikego Artifacts Museum

Ikego Artifacts Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Explore Ikego's history from Jomon to modern times, celebrating Japan-US friendship.

Tamanawa History Museum

Tamanawa History Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

A small museum in Kamakura showcasing local history and a historic residence.

Tsuzuki Minka-en

Tsuzuki Minka-en

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Explore a traditional Japanese residence and teahouse, once home to village headmen.

Hakone Ekiden Museum

Hakone Ekiden Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

A museum dedicated to the Hakone Ekiden race, showcasing its history and memorabilia.

CupNoodles Museum Yokohama

CupNoodles Museum Yokohama

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Discover the history of instant ramen and create your own Cup Noodle at this interactive museum.

Yokohama Doll Museum

Yokohama Doll Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

See 13,000 dolls from Japan and 141 countries at this unique Yokohama museum.

Sogō Museum of Art

Sogō Museum of Art

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Japan's first museum under the Museum Law, it is easily accessible from Yokohama Station.

Hakone Museum of Art

Hakone Museum of Art

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

This museum garden in Gora offers an extraordinary variety of moss, collected by the founder.

Chigasaki City Museum

Chigasaki City Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Modern museum showcasing Chigasaki's history and culture, offering free admission and easy acces...

Hakone Open-Air Museum

Hakone Open-Air Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Japan's first open-air museum, showcasing sculptures and art in a natural setting.

Yokohama Cat Museum

Yokohama Cat Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

A small, private museum in Yokohama dedicated to cat-themed art, closing in 2025.

Kanagawa Institute of Technology Atsugi Children's Science Museum

Kanagawa Institute of Technology Atsugi Children's Science Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

A children's science museum with Japan's most stars in its planetarium, a 3-minute walk from Hon...

Osaragi Jirō Memorial Museum

Osaragi Jirō Memorial Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Explore writer Jiro Osaragi's life and works in a unique red-brick museum.

Odawara Local Culture Museum

Odawara Local Culture Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

This free museum in Odawara Castle Park showcases local culture and history.

Yamakita Railway Park

Yamakita Railway Park

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Yamakita Railway Park preserves a reactivated steam locomotive, offering a unique glimpse into J...

Kawasaki City Museum

Kawasaki City Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

This museum, currently closed due to flood damage, will reopen after 2029 with a focus on art an...

Kawasaki Peace Museum

Kawasaki Peace Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

A public museum in Kawasaki featuring exhibits on the Kawasaki Air Raid and modern peace issues.

Broadcast Library

Broadcast Library

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

The Broadcast Library is a free archive in Yokohama preserving and exhibiting Japanese TV and ra...

Toshiba Science Museum

Toshiba Science Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Explore Toshiba's innovations and scientific principles at this free corporate museum.

Matsunaga Memorial Hall

Matsunaga Memorial Hall

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Art museum founded by Matsunaga Yasuzaemon, displaying art and historical artifacts, with a nota...

Yokohama Port Museum

Yokohama Port Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Explore Yokohama's maritime history and port operations at this engaging museum, a short walk fr...

Yokohama Civic Art Gallery

Yokohama Civic Art Gallery

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Japan's first civic art gallery, reopened in 2014, showcasing local art and a collection of 1,30...

Yokohama Civic Art Gallery Azamino

Yokohama Civic Art Gallery Azamino

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

A civic art gallery showcasing diverse art, including works by disabled artists, and a large pho...

Yokohama Tram Museum

Yokohama Tram Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

See historic Yokohama streetcars and a large railway diorama at this compact museum.

Yokosuka City Museum

Yokosuka City Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Explore the natural history and culture of the Miura Peninsula at this municipal museum.

Yokosuka Museum of Art

Yokosuka Museum of Art

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Modern art museum in a park, worth visiting for its architecture and sea views.

British Antique Museum Kamakura

British Antique Museum Kamakura

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

British Antique Museum Kamakura: see a Sherlock Holmes room and Victorian exhibits in a Kengo Ku...

Sagamihara City Museum

Sagamihara City Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Explore Sagamihara's history, nature, and space exploration for free, with a planetarium option.

Sagamigawa Fureai Science Museum

Sagamigawa Fureai Science Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Sagamigawa Fureai Science Museum exhibits and breeds fish from the Sagami River.

Kanagawa Waterworks Memorial Hall

Kanagawa Waterworks Memorial Hall

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Explore Japan's first prefectural waterworks history in a unique former pump station.

Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History

Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Explore Earth's history, life, and nature in Kanagawa at this natural science museum.

Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura & Hayama

Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura & Hayama

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Japan's oldest public modern art museum, now in Hayama, houses a significant collection.

Kanagawa Museum of Modern Literature

Kanagawa Museum of Modern Literature

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Explore modern Japanese literature at this museum, set in a scenic park.

Hakone Venetian Glass Museum

Hakone Venetian Glass Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Explore exquisite Venetian glass art and contemporary works in a beautiful Hakone setting.

Lalique Museum, Hakone

Lalique Museum, Hakone

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

See exquisite glass art by René Lalique, including a historic Orient Express Pullman car.

Kannonzaki Nature Museum

Kannonzaki Nature Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Explore Tokyo Bay's nature at this museum, offering hands-on exhibits and a touch pool.

Fujiko·F·Fujio Museum

Fujiko·F·Fujio Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

A charming museum dedicated to Fujiko F. Fujio, creator of Doraemon, showcasing original art.

Nishimura Kyotaro Museum

Nishimura Kyotaro Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

This museum, now permanently closed, showcased the works and collections of mystery writer Kyota...

Suigeikan

Suigeikan

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

This art museum showcases unique leather art and hosts cultural events in a historic setting.

Electric Power Historical Museum

Electric Power Historical Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Not open to the public, this museum preserves Japan's electrical history.

Train and Bus Museum

Train and Bus Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Train and Bus Museum: explore Japanese public transport history and try driving simulators.

Keikyū Museum

Keikyū Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Free museum with train cars, a diorama, and a simulator, celebrating Keikyu's history.

Tsurugaoka Museum, Kamakura

Tsurugaoka Museum, Kamakura

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

This museum showcases Kamakura's history and culture, housed in Japan's first public modern art...

Pola Museum of Art

Pola Museum of Art

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Modern art museum in a national park, with a diverse collection and a scenic boardwalk.

Joshibi University of Art and Design Art Museum

Joshibi University of Art and Design Art Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

University art museum with a large textile collection, showcasing works by graduates and faculty...

Okada Museum of Art

Okada Museum of Art

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Modern museum in Hakone with a diverse collection of East Asian art, including famous Japanese p...

Tokaido Kawasaki Shuku Koryukan

Tokaido Kawasaki Shuku Koryukan

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Learn about Kawasaki-shuku's history and see ukiyo-e at this award-winning cultural center.

Museum of The Little Prince in Hakone

Museum of The Little Prince in Hakone

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

A museum in Hakone dedicated to The Little Prince and its author, now permanently closed.

Nihon Minka-en

Nihon Minka-en

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Nihon Minka-en is an open-air museum preserving historic Japanese folk houses.

Oyama Kaido Furusatokan

Oyama Kaido Furusatokan

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

A small museum in Kawasaki City, preserving local history and culture along the old Oyama Road.

Ebina City Onkokan

Ebina City Onkokan

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Ebina City Onkokan is a free local history museum in a historic building.

Museum of Yokohama Urban History

Museum of Yokohama Urban History

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

Explore Yokohama's urban development and culture through historical exhibits.

Nakagawa Kazumasa Art Museum

Nakagawa Kazumasa Art Museum

KANAGAWA · MUSEUM

This museum showcases Kazumasa Nakagawa's art in a scenic building overlooking the sea.

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