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Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum

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Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum

松本市時計博物館

Nagano · Chubu

The Matsumoto City Timepiece Museum showcases a fascinating collection of clocks and watches from various eras, highlighting the art and science of timekeeping. Visitors can explore intricate timepieces and learn about their history through engaging exhibits.

Why we picked it

Many travelers focus on Matsumoto Castle and miss this unique museum.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.1· 747 reviews
Opening hours
Mon 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tue Closed Wed–Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station
Matsumoto Station · 9 min walk
Website
matsu-haku.com/tokei

Today

9:00–17:00Sun closedTue closed

Stored weekly hours

Mon 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tue Closed Wed–Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Closures

  • Closed December 29 – January 3 (year-end/New Year).

Tags

museumtimepieces

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