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Osaka Museum Guide

Osaka has many museums, art galleries and a world class aquarium. Visitors planning to see multiple museums in Osaka and surroundings, should consider the Kansai Grutto Pass. For 1000 yen, it offers free or discounted admission to 66 local museums and galleries. It is valid for three months after the first use.

History Museums:

Osaka Museum of History
Tanimachi 4-chome Station across Osaka Castle
Hours: 9:30 to 17:00 (until 20:00 on Fridays)
Admission: 600 yen
Located adjacent to Osaka Castle Park, the Osaka Museum of History educates visitors about the history of Osaka. The museum's displays are equipped with multilingual explanations.
Peace Osaka
Directly south of Osaka Castle Park
Hours: 9:30 to 17:00
Admission: 250 yen
Peace Osaka explores Japan's, and specifically Osaka's experiences during World War II. The museum also has sections dedicated to the Manchurian, Chinese, Korean and South East Asian experiences.

Science Museums:

Osaka Science Museum
Higobashi Station on the Yotsubashi Subway Line
Hours: 9:30 to 16:45
Admission: 400 yen
The child-friendly Osaka Science Museum is a fun, four story building filled with interactive displays about the universe, chemistry, electricity and energy. The museum is located on Nakanoshima Island.

Art Museums:

National Museum of Art, Osaka
Higobashi Station on the Yotsubashi Subway Line
Hours: 10:00 to 17:00 (until 19:00 on Fridays)
Admission: 450 yen (collection)
Osaka's National Museum of Art was moved to its new location on Nakanoshima Island in 2007. The museum displays Japanese and foreign contemporary art on a rotating schedule.
Suntory Museum
Osakako Station on the Chuo Subway Line
Hours: 10:30 to 19:30
Admission: 700 yen
The Suntory Museum at Tempozan Harbor Village aims to showcase arts and designs in easy-to-understand and enjoyable exhibitions. It also features an Imax movie theater.

Aquariums:

Osaka Aquarium (Kaiyukan)
Osakako Station on the Chuo Subway Line
Hours: 10:00 to 20:00 (entrance until 19:00)
Admission: 2000 yen
Osaka Aquarium is a world class facility located at Tempozan Harbor Village. The aquarium's main attraction is its massive tank with 5,400 tons of water representing the Pacific Ocean ecosystem.

News and Reports
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English Links
Kansai Museum Grutt Pass
Official English website.
Osaka History Museum
Official English website.
Peace Osaka
English PDF file.
National Museum of Art Osaka
Official English website.
Suntory Museum
Official English website.
Osaka Aquarium
Official English website.

Japanese Links
Kansai Museum Grutt Pass
Official website.
Osaka History Museum
Official website.
Peace Osaka
Official website.
Osaka Science Museum
Official website.
National Museum of Art Osaka
Official website.
Suntory Museum
Official website.
Osaka Aquarium
Official website.

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