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Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History, Earth Plaza

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Museum where you can touch the history of the earth and ancient creatures

This museum boasts a powerful display of enormous fossils. The highlights are the dinosaur and ammonite fossils, which are sure to excite children. It's a hidden gem with a satisfying volume.

Features & How to Enjoy

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Highlights

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Learn about the History of the Earth at a Natural History Museum

The Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History, located in Odawara City, is a natural history museum where you can learn about the history of life from the birth of the Earth to the present day. There are many exhibits, such as dinosaur skeletons, fossils, and meteorites from space, making it especially recommended for those interested in the evolution of dinosaurs, living organisms, and the history of the Earth. It's a facility that can be enjoyed by both children and adults, making it perfect for families to visit.

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Rich Program of Courses and Workshops

The Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History and Planetarium offers a variety of events and workshops throughout the year. You can learn about museum puzzles, insects, and living creatures, with a variety of options ranging from those that small children can participate in easily to courses for adults that require several days of attendance. Some events require advance registration, while others do not, so be sure to check the official website.

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Many Popular Tourist Spots in the Surrounding Area

Around the museum, there are many popular tourist spots such as Odawara Castle and Chokosan Shoutaji Temple. The Suzuhiro Kamaboko Museum "Suzuhiro Kamaboko Village" is also nearby, so you can enjoy souvenir shopping and making kamaboko together. If you move towards the sea, you will quickly arrive at "Fisherman's Wharf TOTOCO Odawara" and "Odawara Sakana Center" where you can buy fresh fish from Odawara Port. Not only in Odawara, but also a 5-minute drive or a 10-minute train ride to Hakone-Yumoto Station, so you can enjoy it all day along with Hakone sightseeing.

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Limited-Time Special Exhibitions are Held

In addition to the permanent exhibitions, there are also limited-time special exhibitions and mini exhibitions held. You can view them at a set price with the permanent exhibitions, so be sure to check them out if you're interested. In 2023, exhibitions such as the "Kanagawa Local Fungi Exhibition" and "Makino Tomitaro in Kanagawa Prefecture" will be held, and the official website also previews upcoming exhibition contents.

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Learn at SEISA Museum Theater through Visuals

The movies and interactive quiz videos shown on the 200-inch large screen are a must-see! You can watch a movie that shows the process from the birth of the Earth and the emergence of life to the conditions necessary for life as a star, as well as learn about the volcanoes of Hakone. In addition, the interactive quiz video, where the story unfolds depending on the answers of the participants, can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Please visit the theater to deepen your understanding of the exhibits. *Please check the official website for the latest information on screening content, etc.

Fee

Discounts Available for Tourists and Families

The admission fee for the permanent exhibition is 520 yen for those over 20 years old (excluding students), 300 yen for those 19 years old and younger or students, 100 yen for high school students and those under 65 years old, and free for junior high school students and younger. There is also a group discount available by reservation, with a fee of 410 yen for those over 20 years old (excluding students) and 200 yen for those 19 years old and younger or students, for groups of 20 or more. Additionally, if you present a comprehensive guide with the Odakyu Electric Railway's "Hakone Free Pass" or the Izu Hakone Bus's "Hakone Tabisuke" or "Hakone Bus Free" round-trip passes, you can receive a discount, so don't forget to bring them. On the first Sunday of every month, it's "Family Communication Day," and Kanagawa residents with children under 18 years old can view the exhibition at a discounted rate. Please print and bring the discount coupon from the Kanagawa Prefecture website's Family Communication Movement.

Parking

Free parking is available inside the museum

There is a parking lot that can accommodate up to 110 cars with operating hours from 9:00 to 16:30 (entrance until 16:00) available inside the museum. There are no coin-operated parking lots around the museum, and during peak times, the parking lot may be temporarily closed or admission may be restricted. If you plan to visit by car, please check the congestion status on the official Twitter or the congestion forecast calendar on the official website in advance.

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