1/10 battleship "Yamato" is full of power
This museum introduces the history of Kure, a naval port that flourished as the number one naval arsenal town in Japan and where the battleship Yamato was built, as well as shipbuilding, steelmaking, and other science and technology. Inside the museum, a huge 1/10 scale replica of the battleship Yamato is on display, which you can view up close. In addition to an exhibition room that introduces the principles of science and technology, mainly related to ships, through hands-on experience, there is also a large exhibition room that displays valuable actual items such as the Zero Fighter, also known as the A6M Zero Type 62 carrier-based fighter, making it a facility where you can learn about Kure's history, Kure's technology, and the importance of peace. In addition, every Saturday and Sunday, science shows and craft classes that children can enjoy are held.
INFORMATION
- business hours
- Exhibition room and museum shop / 09: 00 ~ 18: 00 * Exhibition room admission is until 17:30 Library / 09: 00 ~ 17: 00
- Holidays
- Tuesday * If it is a national holiday, the next day. Open daily from April 29th to May 5th, July 21st to August 31st and December 29th to January 3rd. Opening dates are subject to change. Please also refer to the opening calendar (https://yamato-museum.com/%e6%9d%a5%e9%a4%a8%e6%a1%88%e5%86%85/calendar/)
- price
- Permanent exhibition general / 500 yen, permanent exhibition high school students / 300 yen, permanent exhibition elementary and junior high school students / 200 yen, admission to special exhibitions requires a separate admission fee. Please also refer to the homepage. (Https://yamato-museum.com/info-cat/exhibition/)
- address
- 〒737-00295-20 Takaramachi, Kure City
- Phone Number
- 0823-25-3017
- Number of parking spaces
- 67
- Parking fee
- 60 minutes 100 yen
- Parking notes
- 67 units (paid, 100 yen for 60 minutes)