Osaka City Museum, Osaka

Name: Osaka City Museum
Address: Osaka, Japan

#51 among attractions in Osaka

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Osaka City Museum is a former museum dedicated to the history of Ōsaka, Japan. Located in the former headquarters of the 4th Division of the Imperial Japanese Army in Osaka Castle Park, the ground floor opened to the public in December 1960, with the special exhibition Momoyama Culture. After completion of the second stage of works, the entire museum opened in November 1962, with the special exhibition Famous Treasures of Osaka. In March 1989, the museum welcomed its 3,200,000th paying visitor. At the end of March 2001, Osaka City Museum permanently closed. Later the same year, the new Osaka Museum of History opened a short distance away. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°41'9"N, 135°31'36"E

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ミナミ (中央区)Osaka Japan

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Osaka City Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Osaka Castle, Osaka Castle Park, Museum of History, Osaka-jō Hall.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Osaka City Museum?

Nearby attractions include Osaka Castle Park, Osaka (3 min walk), Osaka Castle, Osaka (3 min walk), Hōkoku Shrine, Osaka (3 min walk), Kyoikuto, Osaka (8 min walk).

How to get to Osaka City Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Osaka City Museum:

Metro

Morinomiya • Lines: C, N (12 min walk)
Osaka Business Park • Lines: N (13 min walk)

Train

Ōsakajōkōen (12 min walk)
Morinomiya (16 min walk)

Bus

Keihan Higashiguchi • Lines: 10, 31, 62 (13 min walk)
Katamachi • Lines: 10 (15 min walk)