Niigata Prefectural Museum of History
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Jomon Gallery on Youtube

2021 03 03 160338

A promotion video of the museum focusing on the Jomon exhibit is now on Youtube.

https://youtu.be/T9saiJrqlSc

Museum Guide on smartphone

Museum guide application is now available for ios and android smartphones.

The guide is in English, Chinese (simplified), Korean, Russian and Spanish.

Search for "Niigata, Museum".

Visit the Museum by Street view

Entrance to the Gallery

Welcome to the Niigata Prefectural Museum of History

 

The Niigata Prefectural Museum is intended as a place for visitors to learn about the anthropology, archaeology, folklore and history of Niigata prefecture.  In addition, the museum is also dedicated to the archaeology of the Jomon Period in Japan, and its study in Japanese and global context.  The museum functions as a center for the following activities: 1) research and investigation into the archaeology of the Jomon culture; 2) research and investigation into the anthropology, archaeology, and history of Niigata prefecture; 3) procurement and preservation of cultural materials from Niigata prefecture; 4) exhibitions of anthropological, archaeological and historical materials; and 5) local and international seminars and education programs.

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