Yamagata University Museum　A museum which serves as a link between Yamagata University and the local community.

A museum which serves as a link between Yamagata University and the local community.

Yamagata University Museum / 山形大学附属博物館

Concierge / 佐藤琴学芸研究員

With a history of over 60 years, the Yamagata University Museum is the oldest museum in Yamagata city. We are pleased to offer a permanent exhibition consisting of invaluable plant, animal and rock specimens, earthenware and clay figures, historic documents, and paintings and sculptures which have a connection with the Yamagata region. There is also a corner which introduces the history of Yamagata University, and we look forward to welcoming many visitors to our museum.。

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Keppatsu Dogu / 結髪土偶

Our museum's most popular character, this "keppatsu dogu," a clay figure of a woman with her hair tied in a topknot, dates back approximately 2400-3500 years to the late Jomon period.
Teachers' Rock Collection / 教員コレクション

This collection displays the prized rocks of university staff members along with the stories behind each of them.
Hasedo Castle Gate / 長谷堂城の門扉

Here we display the front gate of Hasedo Castle, a castle which existed in Yamagata approximately 400 years ago.
Paintings and Sculptures of Yamagata / 山形ゆかりの絵画と彫刻

This exhibition is composed of artworks by artists hailing from Yamagata, or works which use Yamagata as their theme.
Special Exhibition / 特別展

Once a year, a special exhibition is organized to display important materials and items that are not usually available for public view.