Mazda Museum

In short

The Mazda Museum is a corporate museum on the grounds of Mazda's Hiroshima headquarters in Fuchu-cho. Opened in May 1994, it underwent major renovations in 2005 and 2022, and today lets visitors experience Mazda's journey from its inception to the future as a single cohesive narrative. Visits are by advance reservation only.

• ​Mazda 787B, winner of Le Mans​​: On display is the car that in 1991 became the first Japanese car to take overall victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with surround sound recreating the engine roars and cheers
• ​An actual assembly plant​​: You can view an actual assembly plant right before your eyes. Photography is permitted in the exhibition areas, but it is prohibited inside the factory zone and of the scenery on the grounds
• ​Disassembled technical exhibits​​: Mazda's proprietary "SKYACTIV Technology" is introduced through disassembled vehicle exhibits. A motorsports vehicle that uses biodiesel fuel is also on display

History and Highlights

The ​Mazda Museum​ is a corporate museum located on the grounds of Mazda's Hiroshima headquarters in Fuchu-cho. It exhibits the history of Mazda since its founding, along with historic cars and other items. Opened in May 1994, it underwent major renovations in 2005 and 2022, allowing visitors today to experience Mazda's journey from its inception to the future as a single cohesive narrative.

The museum is divided into 10 exhibition zones, each enhanced with color schemes and lighting tailored to its specific theme. It begins with the "Origin of Monotsukuri Spirit" from 1920 to 1959, continues through its history as a comprehensive automobile manufacturer from 1960, motorsports, and technical exhibits, and leads into Mazda's vision for the next 100 years.

Viewing and Experience Highlights

• ​Mazda 787B, Winner of Le Mans​​: On display is the Mazda 787B, which in 1991 became the first Japanese car to take overall victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Surround sound recreates the powerful engine roars and cheers.
• ​Actual Assembly Plant​​: A distinctive feature of this museum is the ability to view an actual assembly plant right before your eyes. Photography is permitted in the exhibition areas, but taking photos is prohibited inside the factory zone and of the scenery on the grounds.
• ​Exploded Technical Exhibits​​: Mazda's proprietary "SKYACTIV Technology," which re-examined the fundamental technologies of automobiles from scratch, is introduced through disassembled vehicle exhibits. A motorsports vehicle that uses biodiesel fuel is also on display.

Travel Tips

Visits are by advance reservation only; entry is not possible without a reservation. It is usually open on weekdays, with special openings on certain Saturdays. Guided tours are offered in English as well as Japanese. For groups of 10 or fewer, visitors gather at the first-floor lobby of the Mazda Head Office and travel to the museum by dedicated bus. The head office is about a 5-minute walk from Mukainada Station on the JR Sanyo Main Line or Kure Line. MAZDA Zoom-Zoom Stadium Hiroshima is approximately 2.4 kilometers to the northwest.