10:00～17:00

• Last entry to the museum is 16:30.
• The café is open until 16:30.
• The café is subject to unscheduled closings. Please check beforehand.

Wednesdays (or following weekday if a holiday), around New Year's, during exhibition changes for the entire museum

• museum may be closed for other reasons as well

It depends on the exhibition.

• Admission is free with prior reservation for use by schools in Minamata City and Ashikita County.
• Admission is free for elementary and junior high students either living in or enrolled at an elementary or junior high school in Tsunagi.

The museum is open on holidays and closed on the following weekday. It is also closed during exhibition changes and around New Year's.