Environmental Museum of Kita-Kyushu

I visited the Environmental Museum of Kita-Kyushu City on Saturday morning. The museum was established to record chronology events of the city combating the problems of environment, to display the many innovations of their Recycling Economy and environmental conservation initiatives and also to provide intermediate platform to educate the general public and children. The whole building was built with environmental friendly in mind. These include the use of building materials, the energy, the water harvesting and recycling, the rooftop green, the optimisation of space and others. The Museum is divided to 5 sections, namely the History about environmental problems of the City, Environmental Conservation, Recycling Economy, Eco House and demonstration/library/lecture area. I think it is well organised and a miniature of the environmental challenges and solutions.

I saw the staff and volunteers conducted classes on making nature craft by using recyclable items, lecturing and also organised the quiz for children. To my surprise, many people turned up for the activities although entrance fee is 100 yen per person. Perhaps this shows the high level of environmental awareness amongst the citizenry.

I wish PJ to have the similar place for similar purpose. Perhaps to have a LA21 Gallery.