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Osaka has many museums, art galleries and a world class aquarium. Visitors planning to see multiple museums in Osaka and surroundings, should consider the Kansai Grutto Pass. For 1000 yen, it offers free or discounted admission to 66 local museums and galleries. It is valid for three months after the first use. History Museums: Osaka Museum of History Tanimachi 4-chome Station across Osaka Castle Hours: 9:30 to 17:00 (until 20:00 on Fridays) Admission ends 30 minutes before closing Admission: 600 yen Located adjacent to Osaka Castle Park, the Osaka Museum of History educates visitors about the history of Osaka. The museum's displays are equipped with multilingual explanations. Peace Osaka Directly south of Osaka Castle Park Hours: 9:30 to 17:00 (entrance until 16:30) Admission: 250 yen Peace Osaka explores Japan's, and specifically Osaka's experiences during World War II. The museum also has sections dedicated to the Manchurian, Chinese, Korean and South East Asian experiences. Science Museums: Osaka Science Museum Higobashi Station on the Yotsubashi Subway Line Hours: 9:30 to 16:45 (entry until 16:00) Admission: 400 yen (separate fees for planetarium and Omnimax) The child-friendly Osaka Science Museum is a fun, four story building filled with interactive displays about the universe, chemistry, electricity and energy. The museum is located on Nakanoshima Island. Art Museums: National Museum of Art, Osaka Higobashi Station on the Yotsubashi Subway Line Hours: 10:00 to 17:00 (until 19:00 on Fridays) Admission: 450 yen (collection), fees vary for special exhibitions Osaka's National Museum of Art was moved to its new location on Nakanoshima Island in 2007. The museum displays Japanese and foreign contemporary art on a rotating schedule. Suntory Museum Closed permanently in December 2010. Aquariums: Osaka Aquarium (Kaiyukan) Osakako Station on the Chuo Subway Line Hours: 10:00 to 20:00 (entrance until 19:00) Admission: 2000 yen Osaka Aquarium is a world class facility located at Tempozan Harbor Village. The aquarium's main attraction is its massive tank with 5,400 tons of water representing the Pacific Ocean ecosystem. Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

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English Links

Kansai Museum Grutt Pass Official English website. Osaka History Museum Official English website. Peace Osaka English PDF file. National Museum of Art Osaka Official English website. Suntory Museum Official English website. Osaka Aquarium Official English website.

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Kansai Museum Grutt Pass Official website. Osaka History Museum Official website. Peace Osaka Official website. Osaka Science Museum Official website. National Museum of Art Osaka Official website. Suntory Museum Official website. Osaka Aquarium Official website.