Kyushu National Museum
Kyushu National Museum
4.1
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Notice of Temporary Closure Kyushu National Museum will be temporarily closed from 27 February 2020 until further notice as a preventive measure against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. We will post a notice on this page when the museum is scheduled to reopen. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused, and seek your kind understanding and cooperation.
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けぴ
横浜2,324 contributions
Nov 2024 • Solo
The building has an impressive glass exterior and wooden interior. The exhibition room is only one floor away from the escalator, which is not very large considering the size of the building. Don't expect the level of the National Museum in Ueno, but it was worth seeing.
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Written 8 December 2024
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よしめ
Chiba, Japan38,904 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Get off at Nishitetsu Dazaifu Station and walk to the entrance. After walking up the long escalator and the moving walkway with a rainbow-colored ceiling, a streamlined glass building comes into view. Purchase your ticket by card at the ticket counter. There is no line. I enjoyed the Ancient Mexico exhibition, and the Red Queen was impressive.
Written 20 November 2023
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Martina1888
Inverness, UK505 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
A huge museum on top of a small hill near Dazaifu Tenmangu. I was lucky enough to catch the excellent special exhibition about Aztec and Maya cultures. However, the permanent displays were also intriguing and with many English explanations.
Written 15 November 2023
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白熊爺
Minato, Japan16,059 contributions
Apr 2023
I came here because there was an Art Nouveau glass exhibition there.
The exhibition was very good.
But isn't this exactly the same as the exhibition at Kitazawa Museum of Art?
I had a strong sense of deja vu.
The permanent exhibition was unsatisfying, with an exposition-like feel that you wouldn't expect from a national museum.
It was shallow.
The exhibition doesn't really convey the impact of the new wave of culture that swept over Kitakyushu.
The museum was originally built to communicate that, after all.
The building is unnecessarily grand compared to the exhibits, and the excessive number of staff are as lazy and arrogant as ever.
The price doesn't match the content, either.
I was left feeling a bit unsatisfied that it was being used to support the building and the excessive number of employees.
The dog haniwa was very cute and good.
The exhibition was very good.
But isn't this exactly the same as the exhibition at Kitazawa Museum of Art?
I had a strong sense of deja vu.
The permanent exhibition was unsatisfying, with an exposition-like feel that you wouldn't expect from a national museum.
It was shallow.
The exhibition doesn't really convey the impact of the new wave of culture that swept over Kitakyushu.
The museum was originally built to communicate that, after all.
The building is unnecessarily grand compared to the exhibits, and the excessive number of staff are as lazy and arrogant as ever.
The price doesn't match the content, either.
I was left feeling a bit unsatisfied that it was being used to support the building and the excessive number of employees.
The dog haniwa was very cute and good.
Written 16 August 2023
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mkyap2015
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia43 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Beautiful building & in the countryside. Museum only consists of 1 floor & not many exhibits. Not worth the trip.
Written 13 April 2019
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gcpradhan1
Kyoto Prefecture, Japan97 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
Visited solo, the entry ticket was same as anywhere in Japan, despite being one of the national museums of Japan, and highly recommended if you are looking to learn something about the premodern history of East Asia and the Japanese interactions with East Asian countries, especially with Korea and China. There are so many archeological artefacts starting from paleolithic period till the present day. You may even need at least half day( even a day depending if you are an researcher) to roam through all the exhibits. It's located just close to another famous tourist spot of Fukuoka, Dazaifu Tenmangu, so perhaps it's a must kind of attraction, although nits almost an hour from the Hakata Station.
Written 17 March 2019
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winghoholvinm
Hong Kong, China3 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
This museum is showing a lot of overseas things that is not Kyushu related. Many are fake items, not the original one. Don't deserve your time and money.
Written 5 October 2017
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Philippe d
Budapest, Hungary28 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
A great well planned museum which provides much history about Kyushu in general. From pre-history through to modern times. Very interesting information about Kyushu as a cultural bridge between China/Korea and Japan. Quite small, but well put togther 1-2 hours would be enough and then visit other local attractions although experts will want more time here.
Tip: if you start at the small museum near the Dazaifu main shrine, you can buy a ticket for 3 museums including this one for JPY500, much cheaper than buying all 3 seperately.
Tip: if you start at the small museum near the Dazaifu main shrine, you can buy a ticket for 3 museums including this one for JPY500, much cheaper than buying all 3 seperately.
Written 25 November 2016
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GGHolliday
Hong Kong, China5,098 contributions
Dec 2012 • Family
Despite we missed the last admission time to exhibition hall at 4:30pm, the museum itself would not disappoint you. Lodged in solid architect without excessive sophistication, embraced by greenery touch with country-wet freshness, and adorned by special cultural displays at the entrance lobby.
A beautiful museum in nice setting.
A beautiful museum in nice setting.
Written 19 January 2013
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Kauai23
Lihue, Hawaii38 contributions
Aug 2012 • Friends
This museum was first class! The setting was so peaceful. There are shops lining the walk to the Museum and famous shrine. Umegae, warm toasted mochi filled with sweet black beans, will not be forgotten! Japanese people are so hospitable and what a selection of souvenirs in their shops. Hotel concierge suggested this visit to Dazaifu and our relative drove us there. No regrets it was a day well spent.
Written 2 September 2012
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Olá, Mitiko. O que você gostaria de saber sobre esta atração? Quando foi inaugurado o museu?
Written 12 August 2017
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