Visited the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum on a public holiday and it was extremely crowded. It honestly felt like every family was here that day! There were lots of families with children, so I can definitely see why this museum is especially popular with kids.
The museum is all about dinosaurs, with plenty of fossils, skeletons and information to go through. I really enjoyed seeing the fossils of so many different dinosaurs and learning more about them. The moving T. rex was definitely a highlight and added a fun touch to the experience. If you’ve never been to a dinosaur museum before, there’s plenty to see and learn here.
Things to note: tickets have specific entry times and you can’t enter before your allocated time. The museum and restaurants were also packed during our visit, so expect crowds and waiting during busy periods.
Overall, an interesting museum and probably even more worthwhile for families and dinosaur loving kids.
Tip: Avoid public holidays if you can! It will probably be much more enjoyable when you have more space and time to look through the exhibits properly.
Okay, I’ll admit I didn’t believe the hype when I first read the reviews for this place. How cool could a dinosaur museum be? Well, I was glad to be proven wrong. It’s a wonderful museum, from the architectural design to the jaw-dropping descent of the escalator deep into the “egg” to the layout of the museum. It’s worth visiting more than once! I easily spent 3 hours there, and would spend more time to explore the other exhibits but I was too tired to continue.
My favourite exhibits were the first fossil you see after going down the escalator - the horseshoe crab and its last tracks, the moving T-Rex in the middle, and the Pachycephalosaurus dinosaur skull which looks like a dragon. Wow.
Go there for a visit! You wouldn’t regret it.
This dinosaur museum is truly outstanding and highly impressive. The exhibits are thoughtfully curated and presented in a way that is both engaging and informative, making the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish.
What makes this museum especially remarkable is how it brings the world of dinosaurs to life in such an interesting and accessible way. The displays are visually captivating and well-explained, allowing visitors to easily understand and appreciate the subject.
It is also perfectly suited for both children and adults—educational yet entertaining, making it an ideal destination for families as well as anyone with an interest in natural history.
Overall, this is a must-visit museum that offers a fascinating and memorable experience for visitors of all ages.
Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is an amazing place—one of the best dinosaur museums in Japan! The exhibits are huge and impressive, with life-sized skeletons and realistic moving dinosaurs. The building itself is spacious and modern, making it easy to explore. Great for kids and adults alike, with interactive areas and even fossil experiences. It can get busy, so coming early is recommended. Definitely worth the trip if you love dinosaurs! 🦖
Entry price ticket for adult is 1,200Yen. The museum is kindly wide. Take time around 1 hour for walk around. Inside there is content a lot about Dinosaur. For me these things is wonderful for take me back to see the past of the planet. Some fossil is the real one. It's so nice to see. Come here if you have chance.
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