Matsue History Museum

Matsue · Shimane Prefecture

09:00–17:00

Check the official information for opening hours and closures.

観覧受付は16:30まで

Museum

Explore this venue’s areaAround Matsue Castle

Discover the castle town’s history beside Matsue Castle.

This history museum stands east of Matsue Castle. Choose basic or special exhibitions and the Japanese garden, allowing time to learn about the town’s history and culture.

Sights

Exhibition rooms and free areas

Areas outside the exhibition rooms are free. Compare basic and special exhibition tickets and the joint Matsue Castle ticket to match what you want to see.

Getting here

Take a city bus from Matsue Station to the museum area. The castle keep and museum have separate entrances; check the walking connections.

Official access guide ↗

Planning your visit

Open 9:00–17:00, with admission until 16:30. Monday closures have holiday and exhibition exceptions; check your visit date.

Photo sources and licences

Asturio Cantabrio · CC BY-SA 4.0

Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display

松江歴史館の外観（2022年撮影）

Photo: Asturio Cantabrio「Matsue Rekishikan ac (1).jpg」

Photo source CC BY-SA 4.0

長辺1280px以下へ縮小・WebP変換。加工画像も同じライセンス。

Permanent exhibition

基本展示室

松江城下町や松江藩の歴史・文化を通年で紹介する基本展示。

Admission charges apply; check prices and conditions in the details.

Check the official information for prices and conditions.

基本展示一般700円・中学生以下無料

Official exhibition information

島根県松江市殿町279

Open in maps

Official websiteOfficial venue website

Telephone0852-32-1607

Parking and driving

タイムズ国宝松江城前
Standard parking fee
Paid
Capacity
About 244 spaces
Prices and conditions(Japanese)Map
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Standard parking fee
Paid
Capacity
About 20–25 spaces
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松江城大手前駐車場
Standard parking fee
Paid
Capacity
About 67 spaces
Visitor discounts available for this venue
Prices and conditions(Japanese)Map
島根県職員駐車場
Standard parking fee
無料（利用条件あり）
Capacity
About 150 spaces
Prices and conditions(Japanese)Map
島根県庁駐車場
Standard parking fee
無料（利用条件あり）
Capacity
About 50 spaces
Prices and conditions(Japanese)Map

Official access information Find reservable parking nearby

Events at this venue (1)

特別展「猪の目が揃う松江藩の甲冑」TomorrowOct 16 (Fri)〜Dec 13 (Sun) Daily 09:00–17:00Matsue · 松江歴史館Admission charges apply; check prices and conditions in the details.Official names & details are in Japanese

Events nearby

Within 10 km, ordered by upcoming date

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小泉八雲とセツゆかりの地デジタルスタンプラリーMulti-day〜Mar 31 (Wed) Daily Time to be announcedMatsue · 松江国際観光案内所FreeAbout 1.5 km (straight-line distance)Official names & details are in Japanese
四季の茶道具「月夜見の会」Multi-day〜Oct 25 (Sun) Daily 09:00–17:00Matsue · 田部美術館About 600 m (straight-line distance)Official names & details are in Japanese
VIVANT × SHIMANE 特別任務スタンプラリーMulti-day〜Nov 8 (Sun) Daily 08:30–18:00Matsue · 松江国際観光案内所FreeAbout 1.5 km (straight-line distance)Official names & details are in Japanese