京都市考古資料館

Kyoto City Archaeological Museum

Kyoto City Archaeological Museum (Kyotoshi Kouko Sh by PlusMinus CC SA

In Brief

History Museum in Nishijin, Kyoto

9am - 4:30pm

Free entry

Allow 90 minutes

Closed: Monday, except on holidays; The day following a holiday; New Year holidays

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京都市考古資料館

Updated 7 April 2020

About Kyoto City Archaeological Museum

A small two storey history museum showcasing some of the artefacts collected across Kyoto. Offers a number of displays ranging from the Jomon Period (14000 BC to 300 BC), through the ages to modern artefacts.

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