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  Yamagata Daikaigyu ("Yamagata Great Sea Cow") Fossil, Prefecturally-Designated Natural Monument / ヤマガタダイカイギュウ化石（県指定天然記念物）

  Only one fossil of the Yamagata Great Sea Cow, a sea mammal which lived approximately 9 million years ago, has been discovered anywhere in the world. This fossil serves as a valuable resource in understanding the evolution of the sea cow species.

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  Jomon no Megami ("Jomon Goddess"), National Treasure / 国宝土偶「縄文の女神」

  Unearthed in Yamagata prefecture, this 4500-year-old clay goddess is one of the largest clay figures to have been discovered in Japan. The Jomon Goddess has been exhibited in London, Paris and other overseas venues, attracting attention wherever she goes.
  

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  Yamagata Prefectural Symbols / 山形県のシンボル

  Here, visitors can view and learn about Yamagata's prefectural symbols, including the prefectural bird (mandarin duck), prefectural fish (cherry salmon) and prefectural animal (Japanese serow).

• The Bustle of the Mogami River / 最上川のにぎわい

  The diorama here portrays scenes of life in Oishida, a town on the Mogami River which flourished during the Edo period, and the exhibition of articles and implements actually used in the shipping industry of the day is a highlight of this gallery.

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  Around the Farming Family Hearth / 農家のいろりばた

  This diorama faithfully recreates an old farm house with a sunken "irori" hearth that families would gather around. Viewers of "Oshin," a classic NHK drama series which included scenes of Yamagata in the early 20th century, will recognize this type of farm house as one typical of that time period.