The Fukuoka Asian Art Museum specializes in collecting and exhibiting modern and contemporary Asian art, housed within the Hakata Riverain complex. It is known for covering paintings and contemporary works from across Asia.
The Fukuoka Art Museum sits within Ōhori Park and holds both modern and contemporary art and East Asian antiquities. Its location makes it easy to combine a visit with a walk through the park.
The Fukuoka City Museum stands in the Momochihama area of Sawara Ward, Fukuoka. Its collection includes the gold seal inscribed with the title of the King of Na, illustrating Fukuoka's history and exchanges across Asia.
The Fukuoka Oriental Ceramics Museum focuses on East Asian ceramics. Through a collection centered on ceramic works, visitors can explore the ceramic culture of East Asia.
The Hakata Machiya Folk Museum preserves and restores traditional machiya townhouses to show old daily life and streetscapes of Hakata. Visitors can also see demonstrations of local crafts such as Hakata-ori weaving and Hakata dolls.
The Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art is run by Fukuoka Prefecture and holds modern and contemporary art, including works by artists connected to the region. Located near Tenjin, it hosts a range of special exhibitions.
The Kyushu University Museum is a university museum run by Kyushu University, holding and exhibiting specimens and materials gathered through academic research. It is noted for collections in natural history and the history of scholarship.
The Museum of Kyushu Sangyo University is a university art museum run by Kyushu Sangyo University. Through its collection and special exhibitions, the general public can also view works of art.
The Fukuoka City Archaeological Center stores and exhibits buried cultural properties excavated within the city. Its unearthed artifacts allow visitors to explore the ancient history of the Fukuoka area.
The Fukuoka City Science Museum is a facility for learning science hands-on, located in Ropponmatsu near Tenjin. With a dome-screen planetarium and interactive exhibits, visitors can enjoy space and science.

The Seinan Gakuin University Museum is located within Seinan Gakuin University in Sawara Ward, Fukuoka. It centers its exhibits on Christianity-related materials and occupies a former campus building registered as a cultural property.
The Medical Museum of Kyushu University introduces the history and materials of the university's medical faculty. It exhibits documents and objects that trace the development of medical education and research.
The Umi Hachiman-gū Hōmotsuden is a treasure hall that stores and exhibits the sacred treasures held by Umi Hachiman-gū Shrine. Its materials offer a glimpse into the history of local faith.
The Umi Museum is a local museum introducing the history and folk culture of Umi Town. Through excavated artifacts and everyday tools, it conveys the past of the Umi area.