I visited the Teshio History Museum with my family last August, and it was a memorable experience. The museum offers a fascinating look into the region’s rich history, with exhibits that tell the story of Teshio’s early settlement and development. As we walked through the museum, I was reminded of the Akarenga in Sapporo City, both in terms of the historical significance and the charming atmosphere. The Teshio History Museum, with its well-curated displays and informative exhibits, provides a wonderful opportunity to learn about the area’s past while enjoying the peaceful setting. It’s definitely a place worth visiting if you're looking to connect with the local heritage. Admission Fee when we visited 200 yen per adult

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Interesting museum.some displays have a qr code which has an explanation in English. Also a handout in English explaining the local history. In September it is open every day.

According to the information, it seems to be open every day except Monday. But when I went on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning, it was closed!😳 So disappointing!😳 Or is it not open in winter?🤔 The building's exterior is beautiful though 🤣🤩

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Admission ¥200 About a 3-minute walk from roadside station 「てしお」, with its own parking area. The building is a former town hall built in 1896, renovated for use as a museum. Its muted vermilion bricks and period forms give it a dignified appearance shaped by the years. Inside, it was still fresh and clean, with spacious, simple exhibits making full use of the two-story building. I thought it clearly introduced the history of 天塩's formation, industrial development, and changes in its nature and regional character over time through well-organized exhibits and concise explanations. Seeing the world's oldest whale fossil and elaborately designed interiors from an earlier era was quite interesting too.

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Apparently the brick building used to be the town hall. Materials on display recall its prosperous days supported by timber and other industries. On the 2nd floor, a room is devoted to the world's oldest gray whale fossil, 「テシオコククジラ」. General admission was 200円. No one was at the desk, and it still took a while after pressing the bell. It seems to be broken.

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