Iwaki City Coal & Fossil Museum

“Where Edo-era coal dust and dinosaur bones share the same earth.”

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The Iwaki City Coal & Fossil Museum explains the history of coal mining, fossils, and the geological history of the earth. Most of the exhibits are about the Joban coal field and its history. This coal field spans a large area in Fukushima and Ibaraki that was mined since the late Edo period (1600-1867). The museum also features fossils of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. If you are interested in geology, natural history, or local industrial history, make sure to stop by at the museum.

Spot NameIwaki City Coal & Fossil Museum
Postal Code〒972-8321
Address3-1 Mukaida, jyobanyumoto-machi, Iwaki City, Fukushima
Telephone Number0246-42-3155
Official URLhttps://www.sekitankasekikan.or.jp/
KeywordsHistory

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What is Iwaki City Coal & Fossil Museum?
Where Edo-era coal dust and dinosaur bones share the same earth.
Where is Iwaki City Coal & Fossil Museum?
Iwaki City Coal & Fossil Museum is located at 3-1 Mukaida, jyobanyumoto-machi, Iwaki City, Fukushima.
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