Toyota Automobile Museum: Learn About the Evolution and Culture of Automobiles!

"Library" where You can Learn about Automobiles Extensively

If you want to know more about cars, we recommend to visit the library on the 3rd floor of Cultural Gallery.

The museum has about 15,000 books and other materials related to automobiles, including catalogs of various car models from Japan and abroad. Admission is free, so anyone can browse freely!

[Library Guide]
Opening hours: 9:30-17:00
Closed days: Same as Toyota Automobile Museum

https://toyota-automobile-museum.jp/facilities/library/

Curry is the Specialty!
Museum Restaurant "AVIEW"

Museum restaurant "AVIEW"

After enjoying the exhibitions, take a break at the museum restaurant "AVIEW" on the first floor of the Automobile Gallery. The open-air restaurant offers a menu of mainly Western-style dishes.

It is located in the center of the Automobile Gallery and Cultural Gallery, it is a great place to take a break between tours!

Museum beef curry ¥1,100 (with salad)

First is the very popular signature dish, "Museum Beef Curry". It is so popular for its deep flavor and richness that a retort-pouch curry is now available. In addition to beef curry, chicken, vegetable, and halal curry are also available.

TOYOTA 2000GT Hot dog ¥1,300 (with soup, salad and 2000GT luncheon mat)

The 2000GT luncheon mat is a very popular souvenir!

"TOYOTA 2000GT Hot dog" is a special menu created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Toyota 2000GT. The sausage sandwich is filled with juicy meat and is very satisfying. Servings are limited, so don't miss it!

Nagoya Combi ￥1,500 (with soup and rice)

A combination of miso katsu (pork cutlet will miso sause) and fried shrimp is full of Nagoya flavor. This is the perfect menu for those who are visiting the area for sightseeing.

[Museum Restaurant "AVIEW"]
Business hours: 9:30-17:00 (LO/16:30)
Closed: Same days as Toyota Automobile Museum

https://toyota-automobile-museum.jp/facilities/restaurant/

If you are looking for a more casual place to take a break, we also recommend the museum café "CARS & BOOKS" on the first floor of the Cultural Center!

[Museum Cafe "CARS & BOOKS"]
Business hours: 9:30-17:00 (LO/16:30)
Closed: Same days as Toyota Automobile Museum

https://toyota-automobile-museum.jp/facilities/cafe/

Don't Miss the Museum Shop

Before we leave, let's stop by the museum shop on the first floor of the Cultural Gallery!

The Toyota Automobile Museum offers a wide variety of products, including the popular "Museum Curry" and automobile-related goods. There is also a wide selection of exclusive items that can only be purchased here.

Toyota Automobile Museum Curry (for 1 person) ￥432

"Toyota Automobile Museum Curry" is only available at Toyota-related facilities. Many people are repeat customers, and this year marks the 25th anniversary of its release.

Wrench Spoon (large)｜Wrench Fork (large) ¥770 each
Wrench Spoon (medium)｜Wrench Fork (medium) ￥550 each
Wrench Spoon (small)｜Wrench Fork (small) ￥440 each

The "Spanner Spoon and Fork" series are very popular items. It is a unique item with the tip in the shape of a wrench.

TOYODA AA Passenger Car Miniature Car　￥3,618 (3,350 yen without tax is the same as the selling price of the vehicle at that time)

Pull-back car ¥880

Minicars are also indispensable for car lovers. Both are original products available only at Toyota-related facilities.

Kurumania (maple butter cookies) 
9 pieces ¥864 / 18 pieces ¥1,728 / 32 pieces ¥3,024

Of course, there are also sweets that are perfect as souvenirs!

The "Kurumania" package features illustrations of famous cars from Toyota's past. The crunchy maple butter cookies are soft and sweet.

Toyota Automobile Museum Guidebook ￥1,320

A guidebook for the Toyota Automobile Museum published in May 2020. It is packed with all the attractions of the Toyota Museum, centered around newly taken photographs. You can enjoy the excitement you felt at the museum at home!

Be sure to check out the museum shop as well!

[Museum Shop]
Business hours: 9:30-17:00
Closed: Same days as Toyota Automobile Museum

https://toyota-automobile-museum.jp/facilities/shop/

The Toyota Museum is a place where visitors can enjoy learning about how automobiles, which are indispensable to our daily lives, were born and how they have evolved. In the background of the history of automobiles, we could feel the passion and romance of their creators.

Museums may sound a bit stiff, but children and adults alike can have fun while learning! Please visit at least once.

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