Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum, Kanazawa

Name: Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum
Address: Kanazawa, Japan
Telephone: +81 76-262-3236

#14 among attractions in Kanazawa

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Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum is a prefectural museum in Kanazawa, Japan, dedicated to the history and culture of Ishikawa Prefecture. The three ICP red brick buildings date to 1909-14 and functioned first as the local arsenal, then after the Pacific War as the Kanazawa College of Art, before being converted into a museum in 1986. ()

Local name: 石川県立歴史博物館 Opened: 25 October 1986 (37 years ago)Coordinates: 36°33'31"N, 136°39'47"E

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Kanazawa Japan

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+81 76-262-3236

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Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kenroku-en, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa Castle, Seisonkaku.

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Canal
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum?

Nearby attractions include National Crafts Museum, Kanazawa (2 min walk), Honda Museum, Kanazawa (3 min walk), Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, Kanazawa (4 min walk), Seisonkaku, Kanazawa (5 min walk).

How to get to Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum:

Bus

Hondanomori Hall • Lines: 菊川ルート (3 min walk)
National Crafts Museum Prefectural Museum of Art • Lines: 菊川ルート (4 min walk)

Train

Nomachi (28 min walk)