Matsumoto City Museum of Art

3.5

This is a municipal museum on the grounds of Matsumoto Castle in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, exhibiting items related to the history and folk customs of the area. It introduces the history of the castle and the castle town from their origin to the modern day. There are also materials which convey information and allow visitors to learn about local lifestyles and customs including raised cloth pictures, star festival dolls, travelers’ guardian deity and an aging ceremony. One important highlight is the Edo period waterworks discovered during an archaeological dig.

Spot details

Address: Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Marunouchi 4-1 Map
Area: Hakuba / Azumino Area
Phone: 0263320133
Hours: [1F]9:00-21:00
[2F/3F Exhibition Room, 1F Asobiba]9:00-17:00
Closed: New Year's holiday (12/29-1/3)
*The museum may be temporarily closed due to changes in exhibits, etc.
*Closed due to relocation and new construction from Apr.1Sunday of 2021.
Fees: [Admission fee to view]
[Adults (Over 18)] 500 yen
[College students] 250 yen
[High school students and under or under 18 years old] Free
[For those living in the city who are 70 years old or older] Free
[Persons with disabilities] Free for those who have a notebook etc. (including one caregiver) *Please bring various certificates.
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Note: *Closed from 4 Monday 1 Sunday 2021 to fall 2025 due to relocation and new construction.

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Itineraries about this spot

A one day tour of Matsumoto, Nagano a castle town with art

1 day(s)

Review

Decent City Museum

Reviewed : 2020.02.16

The Matsumoto City Museum covers three floors of a building adjacent to the castle grounds. It is different from many city museums in that it includes some early history of the city and area. It is...
Enjoyable

Reviewed : 2019.09.16

This museum covers from the Edo time to present day. A lot of English translations explaining the exhibits The exhibits cover culture, industry and daily life. This is situated right next to...
Small museum in Matsumoto castle area

Reviewed : 2018.09.02

We stopped by at this museum after visiting the Matsumoto castle as already included in the ticket to the castle. It was a small museum. The only artifact I enjoyed was the model of the city.