Lake Nojiri Naumann Elephant Museum

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3.9

( 8 reviews )

Museums, Natural History Museums, Science Museums

Closed 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM See Hours

287-5 Nojiri, Shinano, Kamiminochi District, Nagano 389-1303, Japan +81 2625-820-90

Nestled in the scenic Lake Nojiri region, the Lake Nojiri Naumann Elephant Museum offers a unique experience for visitors of all ages. This museum is dedicated to preserving the history of elephants and their cultural significance around the world. The museum boasts an extensive collection of fossils, stone tools, and model buildings, exploring the evolution and impact of elephants throughout history. Guests can also enjoy hands-on activities such as origami and model building. The Lake Nojiri Naumann Elephant Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in learning more about the fascinating history of one of the world's most iconic creatures. With its beautiful location and impressive exhibits, the museum offers an enjoyable and educational experience for all.

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Josiah parker

March 22, 2024

This is a great afternoon stop for the kids. It is a little pricey but not too bad. Our kids loved the interactive area on the first floor. We ended up spending as much time there as the rest of the museum combined. The store has some nice little items as well.

Bruce pederson

March 22, 2024

Very informative and entertaining.

Terryr5266

March 22, 2024

Not worth

Darrell peters

March 22, 2024

It is okay. Friendly staff. Some hands on stuff. Too much money for what you get.

Candace reed

March 22, 2024

I went into the museum with my elementary school students, and the impressive life-sized Naumann elephant was truly amazing. The specimens excavated at Lake Nojiri are also easy to understand. Even adults can enjoy it. On National Route 18 near the entrance, there is a life-sized Naumann elephant family with their babies, so it's a good place to take a commemorative photo. There are benches on the lawn of Lake Nojiri, so it's a good place to take a break.

Sincha

March 22, 2024

Actual Naumann elephant fossils were on display, and I was surprised by the size of the restored model. I also learned a lot about geological formations. It's a small museum, so I think you can spend about 30 minutes there.

Garrett c

March 22, 2024

■2023/GW visit Visited together with the Naumann Elephant and Child Statue. It's a small museum that takes about 30 minutes to see, but it's surprisingly fun. Admission fee is 500 yen for adults, but there is an admission discount coupon on the website, so if you show it, it will be 450 yen. Naumann's elephants were much larger than I expected, and I thought it was amazing how people in the past hunted them.

Paul gave

March 22, 2024

The museum is designed to be fun even for children. It can be used as educational material for adults as well, with very easy-to-understand explanations that anyone can enjoy. I happened to be able to participate in an event where I could touch the bones of a real Asian elephant. According to the staff, this is an event that only takes place a few times a year. The photo is a certificate that proves that you touched it at that time. It seems like they have a lot of events going on throughout the year, so I think it's a facility that you can enjoy anytime you visit.