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Nagoya City Science Museum (FUJI NAGOYA SCIENCE MUSEUM)

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Nagoya City Science Museum (FUJI NAGOYA SCIENCE MUSEUM)

The world's biggest planetarium and a full impact hands-on display.

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Supervised by :  Nagoya City Science Museum

A science museum in central Nagoya consisting of three buildings: the Life Science Building, Science and Technology Building, and Astronomy Building. It is also known as FUJI Nagoya City Science Museum.
Various hands-on displays are provided such as an aurora movie in a room with -30℃ in“Tornado Lab”. The large-scale exhibitions with the full impact make you feel the bodily sensation of nature’s miracle such as “Tornado Lab” generating an artificial tornado at the height of 9M, and “Electric Discharge Lab” generating an electric discharge of 1.2 million volts.

The most remarkable exhibition is “Planetarium NTP Planet” at the inside planetarium dorm of 35ｍ listed in the Guinness world record. With recent digital technology, have reproduced a highly realistic starry sky, and its dynamic beauty will take your breath away. Monthly programs are screened about an astronomical event and some topics of the universe, also they feature a cureter’s guidance during the screening.

Highlights

  • The world's biggest planetarium. Listed in the Guinness world record.
  • Three buildings, “Life Sciences building”, “Science and Technology building”, and“Astronomy building” provides an ingenious planned exhibition in each field.
  • Ⅼarge exhibits shows with full impact experiences such as“Deep Freezing Lab”, “Tornado Lab” and “Electric Discharge Lab”.

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  • The museum comprises 3 buildings, “Life Sciences building”, “Science and Technology building”, and “Astronomy building” and shows about 260 exhibitions.

    The museum comprises 3 buildings, “Life Sciences building”, “Science and Technology building”, and “Astronomy building” and shows about 260 exhibitions.

  • The world's biggest planetarium is listed in the Guinness world record.

    The world's biggest planetarium is listed in the Guinness world record.

  • In “Electric Discharge Lab”, you will see an exhibition where 2 big-size coils generate electric discharge.

    In “Electric Discharge Lab”, you will see an exhibition where 2 big-size coils generate electric discharge.

  • In “Tornado Lab”, a person can go inside a tornado each time.

    In “Tornado Lab”, a person can go inside a tornado each time.

  • “Exploring Water” shows water cycle on the earth.

    “Exploring Water” shows water cycle on the earth.

  • A skeletal specimen of Mapusaurus is exhibited on the 2nd floor in the Life Sciences building.

    A skeletal specimen of Mapusaurus is exhibited on the 2nd floor in the Life Sciences building.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

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Are coin lockers available?
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Yes, coin lockers are available. The fee is refunded after use.

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Are strollers available for rent?
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No, strollers are not provided.

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Can I take photos or videos?
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Yes, photography and videography are allowed. However, please refrain from filming during planetarium projections.

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Are there any smoking areas inside the facility?
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No, there are no smoking areas inside the facility.

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Are there places to eat lunch?
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Eating and drinking are not allowed in the exhibition areas. There is a restaurant located in a separate building within the facility grounds. Additionally, there are three rest areas inside the building with a total of 350 seats where you may bring your own food.

Reviews

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  • Linda Liao
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    The most eye-catching feature of the Nagoya City Science Museum is the huge silver sphere on the exterior, which stands out even from a distance. I never expected the exhibits inside to be so extensive. Not only can you learn about various scientific principles through interactive displays, but there are also impressive demonstrations featuring a tornado and electrical discharges. The highlight is the planetarium, where the enormous dome offers an immersive stargazing experience. No wonder my family kept praising it throughout our visit. Both adults and children can have a great time here, making it a very worthwhile educational attraction to include in a Nagoya itinerary!

  • hdwf2002
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    The Nagoya City Science Museum is definitely a must-visit family attraction in Nagoya that you'll regret missing. You can spend half a day here with your kids. The entire museum offers hands-on exhibits that you can touch and operate to experience science firsthand. There's no need to worry if you can't read Japanese—the activities are simple and easy to figure out, and kids are sure to love them. The most memorable exhibit was the tornado generator, which can create a tornado 2–3 floors high. Combined with the sound and lighting effects, it makes for a very immersive experience. Keep in mind that there is no food available for purchase inside the museum, so you can bring some bread and snacks to eat in the rest area and recharge. After leaving the museum, there's also a nice dessert shop across the street directly opposite the spherical building that is well worth visiting.

  • 潘雅婷
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    Nagoya City Science Museum has a ton of exhibits and the interactive experiences are really fun. The giant planetarium is especially impressive! It's the perfect mix of learning and entertainment, and great for the whole family!

  • Hung Tuan
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    This place totally changed my idea of what a science museum could be. There are so many hands-on exhibits where you can really learn by doing. Our kids had a blast! The planetarium is huge and has tons of displays—if you're into astronomy, you'll absolutely love it!

  • 趙國強
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    They have the world's largest planetarium and lots of hands-on activities. There's so much to do, and kids had a blast.

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Details

Name in Japanese
名古屋市科学館
Postal Code
460-0008
Address
In Shirakwa park 2-17-1, Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi
Tel
052-201-4486
Closed
On Mondays (The next weekday if the Monday is a public holiday)
The 3rd Friday (The4th Friday if the 3rd Friday is a public holiday
From December 29th to January 3rd, after etc.
Business Hours
9:30am - 5:00pm (Admission allowed until 4:30pm)
Admission fee
［Museum only] Adults 500 yen
University and high school students (student ID required) 300 yen
Junior high school and under Free
［Museum & Planetarium］Adults 1,000 yen
University and high school students (student ID required) 600 yen
Junior high school and under Free
Access
About a 5minute walk from Fushimi station, Nagoya municipal subway
Credit Cards
accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)
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