Kitakyushu City Museum of Natural History and History Journey of Life Museum

A comprehensive museum showcasing the evolution of life and human history

  • Cultural Spaces
  • A project that has continuously supported the creation of large-scale museums

    A project that has continuously supported the creation of large-scale museums

  • A view from above of Earth Mall, which displays the evolution of life from the birth of the Earth to the Cenozoic era.

    A view from above of Earth Mall, which displays the evolution of life from the birth of the Earth to the Cenozoic era.

  • "Pocket Museum." A small exhibition room carefully designed by the curator is located facing "Earth Mall."

    "Pocket Museum." A small exhibition room carefully designed by the curator is located facing "Earth Mall."

  • The Envirama Pavilion after renovation. Feathered dinosaurs based on the latest academic theories and interactive Spatial Production have been added, creating new appeal.

    The Envirama Pavilion after renovation. Feathered dinosaurs based on the latest academic theories and interactive Spatial Production have been added, creating new appeal.

  • The special summer exhibition "Discover! Insect Kingdom" was held in 2003. The total number of visitors during the exhibition period was about 80,000, which was three times the initial expectation, and it was a great success.

    The special summer exhibition "Discover! Insect Kingdom" was held in 2003. The total number of visitors during the exhibition period was about 80,000, which was three times the initial expectation, and it was a great success.

  • A hearing regarding audio guides was held at a workshop aimed at creating a universal museum.

    A hearing regarding audio guides was held at a workshop aimed at creating a universal museum.

  • A remote learning experiment in progress. Children at school are listening to a lesson from a museum exhibition room via a monitor.

    A remote learning experiment in progress. Children at school are listening to a lesson from a museum exhibition room via a monitor.

  • Kitakyushu City Museum of Natural History and History Journey of Life Museum
  • A view from above of Earth Mall, which displays the evolution of life from the birth of the Earth to the Cenozoic era.
  • "Pocket Museum." A small exhibition room carefully designed by the curator is located facing "Earth Mall."
  • The Envirama Pavilion after renovation. Feathered dinosaurs based on the latest academic theories and interactive Spatial Production have been added, creating new appeal.
  • The special summer exhibition "Discover! Insect Kingdom" was held in 2003. The total number of visitors during the exhibition period was about 80,000, which was three times the initial expectation, and it was a great success.
  • A hearing regarding audio guides was held at a workshop aimed at creating a universal museum.
  • A remote learning experiment in progress. Children at school are listening to a lesson from a museum exhibition room via a monitor.

Photography: Forward Stroke inc., Masanori Terasawa and others

Basic Information

Client Kitakyushu City
Services Provided Display Planning, Design, Layout, Production, Construction, maintenance management
Display Planning, Design, Layout, Production, Construction related to renovation
Support for the Universal Museum Initiative
Our Team Direction: Takahashi Hisaya
Design, Layout: Hirofumi Doi, Tsuyoshi Kato
Production, Construction: Koji Sakata
Universal Museum Concept: Tansei Research Institute
Awards Selected for "Display Design Award 2003"
Location 2-4-1 Higashida, Yahata Higashi Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Open 2002 (renovated in 2013)
Website http://www.kmnh.jp/
Tag
Hisaya Takahashi

Direction

Hisaya Takahashi

The themes and messages that museums offer are universal, but their services continue to diversify in line with the changing times. This project has supported the creation and revitalization of spaces over the long term, and we are once again aware of this fact as we take on the challenge of upgrading our exhibits.

Main Achievements

National Museum of Nature and Science, Global Gallery, National Museum of Marine Science and Technology (Taiwan), Mikasa City Museum, Sendai City Museum, Miyazaki Art Center, etc.

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Hirofumi Doi

Design, Layout

Hirofumi Doi

He designs exhibition spaces for archives, museums, etc. He unearths hidden attractions in local areas, elevates them as spatial designs, and delivers excitement.

Main Achievements

Mount Fuji World Heritage Center, Shizuoka Prefecture, Sumida Hokusai Museum, National Museum of Nature and Science Global Gallery, Kabukiza Gallery "Kabuki Beauty Spring", Isahaya City Museum of Art and History, National Museum of Marine Science and Technology, Taiwan, and more