Museum Overview
- name
- Kitakyushu City Museum of Natural History and History (nickname: Museum of Life and Journey)
- location
- 2-4-1 Higashida, Yahata Higashi-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 805-0071
- contact address
- TEL: 093-681-1011 FAX: 093-661-7503
- facility
- Exhibition area: Approx. 6,232 m2 Total floor area: Approx. 17,000 m2 Site area: Approx. 31,000 m2
- Resources
- Exhibits: Approximately 9,500 items, Collection: Over 860,000 items (as of the end of fiscal year 2023)
- Director
- Toru Manabe
- Deputy Director
- Akio Nakamura
- Curator
- 18 people (11 from the Natural History Department and 7 from the History Department)
- Staff
- 13 people (10 from the Outreach Department, 3 museum teachers)
History
- August 1975
- Kitakyushu City Museum of History opens
- May 1981
- Kitakyushu City Museum of Natural History opens
- August 1983
- Kitakyushu Municipal Archaeological Museum opens
- November 2002
- Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History and History opens
- March 2013
- 10th Anniversary Reopening
- March 2023
- 20th Anniversary Reopening
mission
We present the formation of the Earth, the origin and evolution of life, and the journey of humankind on a grand scale through immersive exhibits, welcoming everyone on a "journey of life" that connects the past, present, and future.
Furthermore, we aim to create a truly unique museum where we can gather irreplaceable heritage to pass on to future generations, dedicate ourselves to the pursuit of knowledge and share it with the world, while simultaneously learning, growing together, and sharing joy and inspiration with everyone.
Mission explanation document (PDF / 1.10MB)
Furthermore, we aim to create a truly unique museum where we can gather irreplaceable heritage to pass on to future generations, dedicate ourselves to the pursuit of knowledge and share it with the world, while simultaneously learning, growing together, and sharing joy and inspiration with everyone.
Mission explanation document (PDF / 1.10MB)
Philosophy
A museum that considers the relationship between nature and humans
- Shown in museum exhibits
- Raising awareness through education and outreach activities
- We will continue to collect, preserve and research materials.
Directionality
Museums that guarantee intellectual access rights - responding to intellectual curiosity
- Promoting the museum network initiative
- Promote "24-hour museums" that are always open.
- Responsibly respond to intellectual questions and concerns
Museums as second schools: an intellectual investment in the future
- Promoting the attraction of schools, etc.
- Strengthening and expanding support for school education
- Enhance support programs for home education
A museum that uses research results for education and outreach - giving back knowledge to society
- Utilizing knowledge and experience to provide high-quality exhibitions and educational and outreach programs
- As a knowledge accumulation facility, it provides guidance and advice to external committee members, lecturers, and other organizations.
- Conducting research that takes advantage of the characteristics of the region and disseminating information widely
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Mascot "Inotan"
He continues his "journey of life" with his friend San-chan. The point on his head represents a compass, so that he will not get lost on his "journey of life" that transcends time and space.
