Preserved tree stumps and root systems in water tanks, wood cross-sections with growth rings, burial process diagrams, a diorama recreating the ancient forest, and in-situ buried tree remains at original depth beneath protective structure.
Yes. A viewing area displays in-situ buried tree remains still in the ground at their original depth, preserved beneath a protective structure.
The buried forest consists primarily of Japanese cedars and other species that grew along the ancient coastline.
Beyond the buried forest, the museum provides educational content on Toyama Bay's geology, coastal geomorphology, and environmental history over millennia.