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Iwaki City Coal and Fossil Museum Horuru

福島県

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A museum displaying fossils from Iwaki City and around the world.

The museum displays valuable fossils from around the world, including the "Fukuisaurus suzukii" excavated in Iwaki City. Materials from the time when the Joban coalfield was prosperous are also preserved, and visitors can learn about the life of coal miners in the simulated mine tunnel.

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Highlights

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Dynamic Fossil Exhibits!

The first thing you'll notice inside is the fossil of the Futabasaurus Suzuki, which was discovered in Iwaki City. This dinosaur has even appeared in a certain famous anime. As you move forward, you'll come across the fossil exhibit room, where you can see fossils of the Kube Nagaryu, which lived 85 million years ago, and the Iwaki Kujira, which lived about 4 million years ago. The exhibits are also accompanied by sound and light effects, making for a dynamic and exciting experience. This space is a must-see for fossil enthusiasts.

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Various Special Exhibitions are Held!

At the Iwaki Coal and Fossil Museum Horuru, special exhibitions are regularly held, offering a unique way to enjoy the museum. The "Secrets of the Futabasuzukiryu Exhibition" showcased some actual fossil specimens. There are also experiential exhibits such as "Ammonite Specimen Creation." There are many special exhibitions that are irresistible to dinosaur and fossil enthusiasts. If you find the regular exhibits to be lacking, be sure to check out the special exhibitions as well.

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Learn about Coal Mining Techniques in a Simulated Mine

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The Iwaki Coal and Fossil Museum Horuru features a rare facility that focuses on the "mine shaft." When you descend via elevator, you'll find a simulated mine shaft where you can learn how coal was mined. The same "frame" as an actual mine shaft is installed, and displays using mannequins reproduce the mining methods of each era. Take your time to observe the progress of technology up to the present day.

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Experience Nostalgic Daily Life Scenes at Seikatsukan

At Seikatsukan, you can visit and observe the nostalgic daily life scenes of the Showa era. The charcoal houses from around 1935 and the post-war communal kitchens are faithfully reproduced using mannequins. Children will feel like they are experiencing something new and may think, "So this is what it was like when my grandparents were young." Older generations may feel a sense of nostalgia. As it's an area where you can feel the atmosphere of the Showa era, it's recommended to visit with your family.

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Learn about Iwaki's Land from "Rocks"

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The Learning Specimen Exhibition Room is an area where you can learn about fossils, geological strata, coal, rocks, and more. Various panels and specimens are set up to provide a deeper understanding of "Iwaki's land". Slide shows are also conducted to spark children's interest. The area is designed to replicate an old classroom, giving you the feeling of being transported back in time to learn. This well-thought-out area is a great point of enjoyment for adults as well.

Sightseeing

Facility exhibiting fossils from Iwaki City and abroad

The Iwaki Coal and Fossil Museum Horuru is a facility that focuses on coal and fossils, as its name suggests. Not only can you learn about the history of the Joban Coalfield, but you can also see valuable fossils excavated from all over the world. One of the great things about this museum is that you can see fossils from around the world without having to travel overseas. Even those who aren't interested in fossils will be excited by the many attractions. Why not learn about the "history of the earth" in Iwaki City?

Basic Information

	Address	3-1 Mukaida, Joban Yunomoto-cho, Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture 972-8321
	Business Hours	9:00～17:00
	TEL	0246-42-3155
	Web Site	http://www.sekitankasekikan.or.jp/

Average Review

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4 Reviews

期待せずに行ったのですが、最初のお部屋の恐竜の化石やレプリカ、昔の炭鉱の様子など、すごく興味深く楽しいところでした。エレベーターに乗って、地下600メートルなので45秒かかりますと言われた、なんなドキドキ。でもこれには裏が！これ以上は言わないでおきます笑いろいろ、割引があるので事前に調べていくといいですよ。私はマルトのこじかカードがあって安くなりました。もともと入場料が安くてありがたいです。

2024/09/05現在 JAFやファミたんカード等の提示で団体料金で入れます（660円→590円）。小学生未満は無料です。各種電子決済にも対応していて便利でした。領収書も発行できますが、かなり簡易的なものです（宛名、但し書き、発行者の記載なし）。化石展示室は恐竜の化石がたくさんあり、とても迫力があります。実際にいろんな種類の恐竜がいわき市にいたんだなと感動しました。スタンプラリーは、化石展示室、学習標本展示室、模擬坑道、生活館の4ヶ所あります。スタンプを上手に4つ押すとフタバスズキリュウになります。エドモンドサウルスのタッチ証明書のプリンターは化石展示室のスタンプ台にあるので忘れずに印字しましょう（台紙を差し入れると自動でスタンプが印字されます）。学習標本展示室は、展示がメインなので子どもは飽きます。学習標本展示室と模擬坑道の間から外に出て、昭和の杜六抗園に行けますが、坑園は人気がなくて少し怖かったです。模擬坑道は地下に下りるときのエレベーターの演出が良いです。生活館はいわき市の当時の暮らしぶりが見て取れます。ミュージアムショップは恐竜グッズが思ったよりもたくさんあるので楽しめます。駐車場東側にD51（蒸気機関車）が設置されています。この日は運転席に蜂がいたのでご注意ください。機関車の正面には日にち表示の札があるので記念写真が撮れます。

今回初めて行ってきました。本で見てた恐竜や化石は子供の時から好きでしたが、いざ自分が大人になり年もいいくらいいってから見ても当時の自分に戻ったみたいに興奮してました🤣　　しかもフタバスズキリュウにも会えたし😁👍　これだけの数を身近に見れた事は感激なのと、あの震災を乗り越えてまたオープンに向かって努力してきた関係者に頭が下がる思いでした。地下の炭鉱関連も時代の流れを勉強するのにいい施設でした PS 帰ってから分かったのですが、フタバスズキリュウの化石はレプリカで、本物は貴重なため国立博物館？に所蔵されてるそうです。それでも本で見てた化石を見れた事に変わりは無いですがね😁

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