Hokkaido University Museum (北海道大学総合博物館)

Flow of the course

About this spot

Standing on the Hokkaido University campus, this museum opens up the results of research the university has built up over many years. Large fossil specimens of dinosaurs and mammoths are on display, and children are captivated the moment they walk in. Exhibits span a wide range of fields from science to agriculture, so adults find plenty of new discoveries too. The building itself, a historic school hall still in use, is part of the appeal, with wooden staircases and high ceilings carrying the weight of their era. Admission is free, so it is easy to drop in.

Tips

Check the opening hours and closed days in the official information. It is a place to view quietly, so agree in advance not to run and not to touch the exhibits. The campus is wide, so allow time for the walk from the main gate to the museum. Restrooms are inside the building.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 30 minutes. It is quiet right after opening, so you can look around at leisure.

Access & map

Kita 10-jo Nishi 8-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0810