Niigata: Arts and Entertainment: Museums
Niigata based museums devoted to a broad range of subjects, including history, science, technology, and nature, as well as arts and culture.
The Niigata Prefectual Museum of Modern Art (Nagaoka)
- Features permanent exhibits of modern Asian art as well as admissions and events information.http://www.dnp.co.jp/museum/niigata/niigata-e.html
Niigata Prefectural Museum of History
- Anthropology, archaeology, folklore and history of the prefecture. Includes permanent exhibits, research activities, and historical documentshttp://www.nbz.or.jp
Niigata Science Museum
- Includes sections on technology, nature, and history of industries. Also has planetarium and current exhibition information.http://www.lalanet.gr.jp/nsm/