SPOT
The Otaru City Museum Main Building preserves and exhibits 50 of Hokkaido's most famous railroad cars, including the steam locomotive "Shizuka-go".
There is a permanent exhibition introducing the history of Hokkaido's railroads. The museum has a planetarium and a science exhibition room where visitors can learn through experience. On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, visitors can also conduct simple experiments and crafts in the Challenge Lab. In addition, the Planning Exhibition Room features exhibits based on various themes such as history, nature, and science.
Locomotive Depot No. 3, an Important Cultural Property former Temiya Railway facility, is open to the public. During the summer season, visitors can ride on the Iron Horse, the oldest dynamically preserved steam locomotive in Hokkaido.
Business Hours
9:30-17:00
regular closing day
Tuesdays (or the following weekday if Tuesday is a national holiday) / December 29-January 3
*Please note that the museum may be closed temporarily.
Fee
Adults 400 yen (300 yen in winter) / High school students and residents over 70 years old in the city 200 yen (150 yen in winter) / Junior high school students and younger free
*Winter admission from early November to late April
parking lot
Yes (free of charge)
Location
1-3-6 Temiya, Otaru-shi, Otaru General Museum Main Building
・30 min. walk from JR Otaru Stn.
・Bus "Sogo Museum" or "Temiya" stop
・5 min. drive from Otaru City Museum Canal Pavilion
The information is current as of April 2024.
Please check the official website for details.
