Kyoto Museums

Japan has a number of famous museums which are very popular among locals and tourists alike. Museum of Kyoto is one such example that offers visitors complete information about the history and culture of Kyoto.

Museum of Kyoto is a comprehensive cultural hub that offers detailed information on history and culture of Kyoto to visitors which can be easily understood and grasped by the visitors. The annex of the Museum of Kyoto boasts of a number of shops and also has a hall. The annex once served as the Kyoto Branch of the Bank of Japan and represents one of the typical western style buildings during the Meiji period from 1868-1912. The tea room located at the annex served as a large safe then where people used to enjoy refreshments amid the nostalgic atmosphere. The first floor of the museum comprises of a cultural information center, information desk and a number of offices. You will also come across a number of shops and restaurants on this floor of the museum.

The permanent exhibition complex is situated in the second floor of the Museum of Kyoto. This permanent exhibition center showcases the history and culture of Kyoto. The third floor also comprises of a permanent exhibition center and show cases the art and crafts of Kyoto. The third floor of the museum also boasts of a movie hall and film gallery. The fourth floor is meant for special exhibition and the 5th and 6th floor comprises of exhibition rooms. The seventh floor of the museum hosts a number of offices.

Museum of Kyoto is open everyday from 10AM till 7:30PM and you can enter the museum till 7PM. Permanent exhibitions in the museum are open from 10AM till 7:30PM last admission being till 7PM, whereas if you intend to visit special exhibitions then you must enter by 5:30PM. Special exhibitions are open from 10AM till 6PM. Restaurants in the museum are open from 10AM till 8:30PM. The museum is closed every Monday and only on the following day if Monday is a holiday. The museum also remains closed from December 28th till January 3rd.

If you want to gain admission to the Museum of Kyoto adults must pay an admission fee of 500 Yen. If you want to enter in a group you pay 400 Yen per person. Groups must comprise 20 or more people. College students and senior high school students can obtain entry by paying 400 Yen per person, 320 Yen in case of group and junior high school and elementary school students pay 300 Yen, in case of groups 240 Yen, to get entry to the museum. Here too, groups must have 20 or more people to avail group discount. An additional fee is charged for entry to special exhibitions in the museum.

A volunteer commentator service in English is available. To avail this service you must visit the reception and ask for more details.