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Nara National Museum Description
(Local Name: Kokuritsu Hakubutsuken) The National Museum (built 1895, extended 1972), which contains major works of art, particularly of the Nara period. There are periodically temporary displays of exhibits selected from the museum's large reserves.

The western gallery features archeological finds and the eastern gallery has displays of sculpture, paintings and calligraphy.
Hobbies & Activities category: Archeological exhibit, museum;  Paintings, art collections;  Oriental art
Address
Nara National Museum
50 Noborioji-cho
Nara, Kansai 630-8213
Japan
Hours
November 15 to December 25
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January 4 to April 25
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April 26 to November 14
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Cost
Adult¥500.00
Group discounts¥400.00
Child 18 & under¥250.00
Child 12 & underFREE
All values are in local currency (Yen).
Tips
Free admission: Saturdays for elementary and middle school students; May 5 and December 15 for the general public.
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