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Shiritsu Oomachisangaku Hakubutsukan市立大町山岳博物館

A museum on the theme of nature and people in the Northern Japan Alps, introducing mountain culture through its permanent exhibits. Its attached garden keeps and exhibits mountain wildlife such as the Japanese rock ptarmigan and the Svalbard rock ptarmigan and carries out educational activities.

Access
Address: 8056-1 Omachi, Omachi, Nagano Prefecture.
Opened
November 1, 1951 · 74 years of history

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Exterior of Shiritsu Oomachisangaku Hakubutsukan
Photo: Uryah / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Source / cropped

Basic Information

Shiritsu Oomachisangaku Hakubutsukan basic information
TypeZoo
LocationNagano
JAZA MembershipJAZA member
OpenedNovember 1, 1951 Source
Official / Social

Highlights

  1. Japanese rock ptarmigan exhibit

    Open to the public, with updates on the birds' care posted in diary form. Source

  2. Svalbard rock ptarmigans

    A closely related species kept in the attached garden. Source

Access

Address: 8056-1 Omachi, Omachi, Nagano Prefecture. Free parking (30 standard cars, 5 large buses). Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for Shiritsu Oomachisangaku Hakubutsukan
HoursApril–November: 9:00–17:00 (entry until 16:30). December–March: 10:00–16:00 (entry until 15:30). Closed every Monday, the day after a national holiday, and over the New Year holidays (open every day in July and August). Source
AdmissionAdults ¥450; high school students ¥350; elementary and junior high school students ¥200 (group discounts available). Free for city residents aged 65 and over, elementary and junior high school students living in the city, and high school students living in the city. Free for holders of a physical disability certificate or similar, plus a caregiver. Source

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

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FAQ

How much is admission?
Adults ¥450, high school students ¥350, elementary and junior high school students ¥200. Free for city residents aged 65 and over and for elementary, junior high, and high school students living in the city. Source
When is the museum closed?
Every Monday, the day after a national holiday, and over the New Year holidays. It is open every day in July and August. Source
What animals can I see in the attached garden?
Rock ptarmigans are on public display, and you can follow them in the "Ptarmigan Diary" on the official site. Source

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