OFFICIAL KUMAMOTO TOURISM GUIDE

Sightseeing

Central area

Mifune Dinosaur Museum

Mifune Dinosaur Museum is the largest dinosaur museum in Kyushu, with the greatest number of skeletons on display. Its main attraction is undoubtedly the complete skeletons gathered from all over the world. The 19 full-body dinosaur skeletons, known as the Dinosaur Evolution Grand Parade, have a presence so lifelike, they seem as if they could start moving at any moment. Additionally, the Open Lab, where the museum's research activities are open for viewing to the public, allows visitors to see research and work usually hidden from view. There are also a variety of monthly workshops available, including fossil cleaning and dinosaur badge making.

Address
〒861-3207
995-6, Mifune, Mifune-machi, Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto
TEL
096-282-4051
Close
Mondays, New Year holidays
Fees
500yen
Hours
9:00~17:00
Parking Lot
Available
URL
https://mifunemuseum.jp/
 

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