Yamato Museum (Kure Maritime Museum)

Yamato Museum (Kure Maritime Museum)

The Yamato Museum (Kure Maritime History and Science Museum) is a museum that introduces the history of Kure City, which thrived as a military port where the battleship "Yamato" was built, as well as scientific technologies related to shipbuilding and steelmaking. Inside the museum, a magnificent one-tenth scale model of the battleship "Yamato" is on display, overwhelming visitors. Additionally, numerous valuable artifacts such as the Zero Fighter plane and the human torpedo "Kaiten" are exhibited, allowing visitors to learn about the technology and history during the Pacific War. Furthermore, on weekends, the museum hosts science shows and craft workshops for children, making it a family-friendly facility.

Basic Information

Spot Name
Yamato Museum (Kure Maritime Museum)
Location
〒737-0029 5-20 Takara-cho, Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture 
Access
5-minute walk from JR Kure Station.
Parking
67 vehicles
Business Hours
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Last admission at 6:00 PM)
Regular Holiday
Closed on Tuesdays. If Tuesday is a holiday, it will be closed the following day. Open without a break from April 29 to May 5, July 21 to August 31, and December 29 to January 3.
Fees
Permanent exhibition general / 500 yen, permanent exhibition high school students / 300 yen, permanent exhibition elementary and junior high school students / 200 yen
Contact Information
Phone Number:0823-25-3017
Official Website

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