# Yamato Museum (Kure Maritime Museum) > Museum showcasing the world's largest battleship Yamato, plus Kure's maritime history and shipbuilding technology - URL: https://www.yamato-museum.com/ - Address: 5-20 Takara-machi, Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture 737-0029 - TEL: 0823-25-3017 - Hours: 9:00-18:00 (Last entry 30 minutes before closing) ## About Since opening in 2005, this museum has featured a 1/10 scale model of the world's largest battleship "Yamato" while telling the story of Kure's history, which reflects Japan's modern industrial development since the Meiji era. Currently undergoing renovation with planned reopening on April 23, 2026. During construction, visitors can still enjoy valuable exhibits at the "Yamato Museum Satellite." ## Features - 1/10 scale battleship Yamato model display - Currently operating from satellite location during renovation - Multilingual support (Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean) - Science and technology exhibition rooms - Educational tour programs ## Services - Permanent exhibition viewing - Special exhibitions - Science events - Lectures and symposiums - Zero reconnaissance seaplane boarding experience - Museum shop - Membership program - Group tours ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Can I visit now?** A: The main building is closed for renovation, but the "Yamato Museum Satellite" is currently operating. Grand reopening scheduled for April 23, 2026. **Q: Is parking available?** A: The museum parking lot is closed during renovation. Please use nearby parking facilities. **Q: Are group visits possible?** A: Group reservations are accepted. Educational tour guidance is available - please inquire in advance. **Q: Are foreign language guides available?** A: Available in Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean. **Q: Are there special experiences?** A: The Yamato Museum Satellite offers Zero reconnaissance seaplane boarding experiences. Additional dates are sometimes added due to popularity. --- *Generated by aeo.idaeo.ai | AI-Friendliness Optimization* *Last scanned: 2026-02-25* *Analyzed by AI ✨* --- *English version auto-generated by aeo.idaeo.ai*