Tomakomai City Museum of Art and History (苫小牧市美術博物館)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A facility inside Idemitsu Culture Park (出光カルチャーパーク) that covers both art and history. Materials from ruins found around Tomakomai and exhibits conveying the lives of the people who have lived on this land sit in the same building as art exhibits connected to Tomakomai. Because history and art stand side by side, it can meet a child's interest whichever way it turns, which families appreciate. The interior is air-conditioned, so you can spend the strongest sunlight hours in comfort. The excellent location, with the water play area in the same grounds, is another big advantage: when you leave the building you can move straight into the afternoon's play.

Tips

Check the admission fee, closed days and the exhibition currently running in advance. The galleries are a place to stay quiet, so agreeing on a speaking volume with your child before going in makes the visit pleasant. Leave your bags in a locker and look around unencumbered. If you park in the park's car park, you can walk to both the library and the water play area.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 20 minutes. Right after opening there are few people, so you can take your time

Access & map

3-9-7 Suehiro-cho, Tomakomai, Hokkaido 053-0011