Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

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The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum opened on 14 July 2000 in the Katsuyama Dinosaur Forest of Nagaoyama Park in Katsuyama City. Its silver dome was designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa. A renewal completed in July 2023 added a new wing and increased the display of complete dinosaur skeletons from 44 to 50. Fukui is Japan's foremost dinosaur fossil region, and the museum showcases species excavated and newly named locally, including Fukuiraptor, Fukuisaurus, Fukuititan, Koshisaurus, Fukuivenator, Fukuipteryx and Tyrannomimus. Visitors can also join tours to the actual excavation site at the outdoor Field Station and take part in fossil-research programmes. Timed-entry tickets must be purchased in advance.