The Hiroshima City Museum of History and Traditional Crafts is a history museum in Ujina-nishi Park in Hiroshima, Japan.
History
Opened as a packing plant of Ujina provisions and fodder plant for Imperial Army in March 1911. Handed over from a private company to Hiroshima City in 1977. Repaired the building in 1984. Opened as the museum in 1985.
Museum
Permanent exhibits Sadaaki Senda and Ujina Port – started in 1884, completed in 1889 History of the plant building – from 1894 to 1985 Oyster farming – since 1532–1555 Laver farming – since Edo period Yagi irrigation channel – opened in 1768 by Hiroshima Han Rice farming Hemp production – started in the 10th century, peaked in 1919, finished in the 1950s. Kamoji production – old comb for women – since 1624 Japanese Umbrella production – since 1615, peaked in 1920 Geta (footwear) production – since 1622 Textile production of Antheraea yamamai cocoon Wooden boat building Life with the fire
Special exhibitions
Educational programs Saturday school Summer school for junior and senior high school students Special events
Experience room
Publications
Access Hiroden Ujina 2-chome Station Hiroshima Bus Miyuki 2-chome or Bay City Ujina bus stop
External links Explore Hiroshima: Hiroshima City Museum of History and Traditional Crafts The City of Hiroshima: Hiroshima City Museum of History and Traditional Crafts