Museum · Shirokanedai
Minato City Local History Museum 港区立郷土歴史館
Local history museum in the restored 1938 Institute of Public Health building, a Gothic-style landmark by Uchida Yoshikazu.
Hours9:00-17:00 (Saturdays until 20:00); paid galleries last entry 30 min before closing
Closed3rd Thursday of the month, Dec 29-Jan 3
PricePermanent exhibition (adult): ¥300
Getting thereShirokanedai Station (Namboku and Mita lines), exit 2, 1 min
Time needed1 hour
Best timeSaturday evenings, when it is open late
AddressYukashi no Mori, 4-6-2 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0071
Websiteminato-rekishi.com
About
Minato City's history museum occupies the former Institute of Public Health, designed by architect Uchida Yoshikazu and restored in 2018. Galleries cover the area from the Jomon shell mounds to Edo daimyo estates and the modern port district. The building's halls, auditorium and stairwells are free to walk through.
Highlights
- Restored 1938 Gothic-style building
- Exhibits from prehistoric shell mounds to Edo-era Minato
- Grand central staircase and former director's office
- Open until 20:00 on Saturdays
Tips
- The building is free to enter even if you skip the galleries
- Pair with the Teien Art Museum and Institute for Nature Study nearby
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