Regarding Changes to the Stone Identification Service

Regarding Changes to the Stone Identification Service

Starting April 27, 2019, the Stone Identification Service will change.

Identification Dates and Times

  • Identification Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays
    ※Open every day during Golden Week and Obon
  • No stone identification will be offered on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays or during the following:
      New Year’s Holiday (Dec 28 – Jan 4)
      Classic Car Revue (First Sunday in September)
      When curators are otherwise unavailable
  • Identification Time
    10:00 – 12:00
    13:00 – 16:30

※Please be aware that there may be times when museum curators are unavailable for stone identification. Please call the museum before visiting to check availability.

Identification Eligibility Requirements

  • Do NOT bring in the following:
    1. Stones which are larger than 15 cm
    2. Stones which are wet or soiled
    3. Stones collected for sale or commercial use (including auction sites)
    4. Stones which have been polished or cut
  • Stone identification limit
    There is a limit of 5 stones per person per visit (limit two visits per day)

Stone Identification and Activities for Children (Under 18)

Special learning and hands-on experience activities are offered during the summer holidays

Stone Identification Service

Free

Other Information

  • Photography of the curators and identification process is only allowed for private, personal use. DO NOT publish these photographs or post them to social media.
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  • Groups of 10 or more should call for reservations.
  • Stone identification is offered as an educational opportunity. Monetary value will not be appraised.