Aquarium ・ Kanagawa

Kannonzakishizen Hakubutsukan観音崎自然博物館

A natural history museum run by a public interest incorporated association, exhibiting and researching the marine life, dragonflies, and other wildlife of the Kannonzaki area. It holds hands-on learning programs such as tide-pool observation sessions and sea-firefly bioluminescence viewing, and runs its own wildlife survey team. The interior was renovated in April 2023.

Opened
1953 (month/day unconfirmed) · about 73 years of history

Updated: / Source: kannonzaki-nature-museum.jimdofree.com

Exterior of Kannonzakishizen Hakubutsukan
Photo: Quercus acuta / CC0 / Source / cropped

Basic Information

Kannonzakishizen Hakubutsukan basic information
TypeAquarium
LocationKanagawa
JAZA MembershipNon-member
Opened1953
Official / Social

Highlights

  1. Tide-pool observation sessions

    A program for observing tide-pool creatures such as fish, starfish, crabs, and sea slugs. Source

  2. Sea-firefly bioluminescence viewing

    An evening event for observing the glow of sea fireflies. Source

  3. Dragonfly field guide exhibit

    An exhibit corner themed on dragonflies. Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for Kannonzakishizen Hakubutsukan
Hours9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed on Mondays (the following day if a holiday) and from year-end through January 1. Open every day in July and August. Source

Hours and admission may change.Check the Official Site for the latest information.

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FAQ

What are the opening hours?
9:00 to 17:00, with last entry at 16:30. Source
When are you closed?
Mondays (the following day if Monday is a holiday) and from year-end through January 1, but open every day in July and August. Source
Is there parking?
There is no dedicated museum parking; the nearest lot is Kannonzaki Park Parking Lot 5. Source
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What is the nearest bus stop?
Normally the Keikyu Bus stop Koshigoe. From Uraga Station on the Keikyu Line, take the bus bound for Kannonzaki, get off at Koshigoe, and walk about 7 minutes. Source
Are there group rates for nursery schools and kindergartens?
Group rates are handled individually, so please inquire in advance. Source

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Last verified: / Source: kannonzaki-nature-museum.jimdofree.com