Okayama Prefectural Museum
岡山県立博物館
Okayama museum preserving regional heritage through 100,000 artifacts spanning archaeology, pottery and folk culture traditions.
The Okayama Prefectural Museum is a museum that showcases the history, culture, and art of the Okayama prefecture. It has permanent exhibits on the natural history, archaeology, and folk culture of the region, as well as temporary exhibitions on various topics. The museum also has a collection of over 100,000 artifacts, including regional pottery and ceramics, textiles, and traditional crafts.
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