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Hokkaido · Permanent cultural facility
Hokkaido University Museum
Step onto the university campus to explore scientific specimens and research. This free museum connects the history of Sapporo Agricultural College with work across today’s university.
What to see
- The university’s history from its agricultural-college beginnings.
- Current university research and the world of scientific specimens.
JR Sapporo Station, north exit → your visit
- The Japanese visitor guide gives a 13-minute walk from the north exit, or nine minutes from Kita-juni-jo subway station.
- Address: Kita 10-jo Nishi 8-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, inside Hokkaido University. No museum parking.
Closures & important conditions
Mondays, or the following weekday after a Monday holiday; December 28–January 4. University events may cause additional changes.
- The museum and Sapporo Agricultural College Farm No. 2 are separate places.
Plan your visit
Checked: 2026-11-07 · a facility guide, not a dated festival listing
Hours & admission arrangements
10:00–17:00.
Admission is free.
No reservation for ordinary visits. Groups normally submit an application one month ahead; high-school field trips use a separate office.
What still needs checking
- Temporary changes and the exact displays on your visit date.
Official sources & photographs
Access to individual areas, exhibits and activities can vary by day.
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