The museum houses about 5,000 Ainu folk materials and about 200 articles of minority groups of the northern regions, including of the Nivkh, Uilta, Sami, and Inuit, of which 1,500 articles are on permanent display. The library of the museum includes about 100 Ainu paintings and about 6,000 books and other literature.

The Ainu Museum is a museum located in Shiraoi, Hokkaido, Japan, that focuses on the culture and history of the Ainu people. The museum is part of the larger Poroto Kotan, a traditional Ainu village, and was established in 1984. The museum has a wide range of exhibitions, including artifacts, documents, and photographs, which tell the story of the Ainu people and their culture. The museum also features a permanent exhibition on Ainu traditional architecture, and a special exhibition on the Ainu language.

Additionally, visitors can explore the traditional Ainu villages, and view demonstrations of traditional Ainu crafts such as woodworking, weaving, and leatherwork. The museum also hosts various events throughout the year, including traditional Ainu music and dance performances, and lectures on Ainu culture and history. The museum also has a gift shop where visitors can buy traditional Ainu items such as clothing, jewelry, and household items. The museum is open all year round, and admission is free.