Opening hours
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8:00
Updated at 10am
About Us
Minato Science Museum thrives to be a place where many people gather to think about the future of the city and Earth.
We have a permanent exhibition area where you can see the exhibits, as well as experience the science in daily life, a state-of-art planetarium providing live explanations on starry sky and original programs, and a laboratory where various seminars and workshops take place. We also provide you with a wide variety of menu including special exhibitions exploring various topics.
In addition, the Meteorological Science Museum of the Japan Meteorological Agency is located on the second floor of the same building, making our facility a unique place with two science museums at one place.
We welcome those who are interested in science as well as those who are not. You would have joyful time and learn science without knowing it.
Admission
General admission entry is free
An admission applies only for entry to the Planetarium.
Admission for planetarium
general
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⚫︎Adult
600yen
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⚫︎Child (6-18)
100yen
Annual Membership
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⚫︎Adult
2,000yen
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⚫︎Child (6-18)
300yen
- ⚫︎Annual Membership is sold at Museum's reception on the first floor. It’s valid for one day at a time.
- ⚫︎Admission for planetarium is free for infants, preschoolers, people 65 years old or older, disabled people living in Minato City and their caregivers (up to one person). Please show us your certification. Please take a free admission ticket at museum’s reception.
- ⚫︎The permanent exhibitions and special exhibitions are free of charge. You don’t need a ticket.
EVENT
CLICK HERE to see planetarium and event schedules
Floor guide
CLICK HERE to see museum’s English leaflet
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laboratory
This is a space equipped with facilities that emphasize experience, allowing students to carry out science experiments and crafts that support learning at school. In addition to experimental classes where students can experience mysterious phenomena around them, we also offer activity programs that foster curiosity and creativity, such as workshops where students can experience the fun of making things.ω
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Permanent Exhibition
CLICK HERE to see planetarium and event schedules
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Permanent Exhibition
The exhibitions are interactive. The theme is to discover and explore the science that lives in the city. In the four corners of “Nature”, “City”, “Sea” and “Human”. All generations are welcomed to learn science with fun.
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Multipurpose Lobby
In order to encourage further encounters with science and deeper exploration, the multi-purpose lobby will not only disseminate information on cutting-edge science and technology in collaboration with companies and universities, but will also serve as a base for interaction. As a gateway to science, it will hold special exhibitions and events to broaden curiosity.
In order to encourage further encounters with science and deeper exploration, the multi-purpose lobby will not only disseminate information on cutting-edge science and technology in collaboration with companies and universities, but will also serve as a base for interaction. As a gateway to science, it will hold special exhibitions and events to broaden curiosity.
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Permanent Exhibition Area – Discover & Learn
The concept of the permanent exhibition area is the discovery and exploration of “science in the city.” From children to adults, everyone can enjoy hands-on science experiences. It’s a place where you’ll be surprised to find that science exists even in your neighborhood or home.
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Laboratory – Create & Explore
This space is equipped to support learning through hands-on science experiments and crafts. In addition to classrooms that let you experience the wonders around you, workshops provide opportunities to enjoy the fun of making things and foster curiosity and creativity.
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Planetarium Hall
This is a hybrid planetarium combining a state-of-art optical projector ORPHEUS and 4K digital planetarium, with which you can experience impressive images and realistic starry sky.
The expert commentator introduces stories related to the starry sky and constellations of the day and hot topics on space science.
The evening programs are provided for your relaxing time before going home.
It is an urban space for healing and also for nurturing dreams of science, hosting seminars with experts and events which both children and adults can enjoy.
Dome Diameter:15m
Seats:121
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There are two special booths for visitors in wheelchairs, which enable them to enjoy the program on the wheelchair. (Please excuse us if both booths are occupied.)
Infrared hearing aid system, Assistphone, which transmits sound via infrared to the receivers, is available (30 units). Please contact the staff at the entrance of the planetarium.
Japan Meteorological Agency,
Meteorological Science Museum
You can learn about disaster prevention and the present through nature and meteorological phenomena at Meteorological Science Museum.
Meteorological Science Museum Website (only Japanese)
https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/kishou/intro/kagakukan.htmlAbout the facility
1st and 2nd floor
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Toilet each for men and women and multi-functional toilet
1st Floor
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Rental wheelchair is available at the reception on the 1st floor.
2nd Floor
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Nursing Room
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Please refrain from eating in the museum. Taking soft drinks is permitted at the benches in the multipurpose lobby on the 1st floor and the benches in the Meteorological Science Museum on the 2nd floor.
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Please take your trash home with you.
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Smoking is prohibited throughout the entire building.
Planetarium
A planetarium unique to Minato Science Museum
At Minato Science Museum, we provide live commentary of the starry sky, which changes little by little every
Admission for planetarium
An admission applies only for entry to the
general
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⚫︎Adult
600yen
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⚫︎Child (6-18)
100yen
Annual Membership
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⚫︎Adult
2,000yen
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⚫︎Child (6-18)
300yen
- ⚫︎Annual Membership is sold at Museum's reception on the first floor. It’s valid for one day at a time.
- ⚫︎Admission for planetarium is free for infants, preschoolers, people 65 years old or older, disabled people living in Minato City and their caregivers (up to one person). Please show us your certification. Please take a free admission ticket at museum’s reception.
- ⚫︎The permanent exhibitions and special exhibitions are free of charge. You don’t need a ticket.
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※Please refrain from entering the planetarium after the show has started.
※Once you leave the planetarium after the show has started, re-entry is not allowed.
Access
Directions by Foot
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Hibiya Line
about 5 mins from Kamiyacho Station exit 4b.
about 4 mins from Toranomon Hills Station Exit A2a -
Ginza Line
about 10 mins from Toranomon Station exit a2 -
Namboku Line
about 15 mins from Roppongi-itchome Station.
Easily accessible by public transportation. No car parking is available.
* If you have difficulty walking, please kindly let us know by calling before visiting.
A bicycle parking is available, but please be aware that the number of racks are limited.
Contact Us
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Minato Science Museum
3-6-9 Toranomon, Minato-ku Tokyo, 105- 0001 -
TEL 03-6381-5041
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FAX 03-3578-3719
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Mail koho●minato-kagaku.tokyo
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*Please change ● into @, when you email us.
*It may take more than few days to reply.
Opening Hours: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Closing Days:Second Mondays of every month, New Year Holidays (December 29 to January 3)
Nature
We focus on animals, plants and insects that live in Minato City.
You can experience the connection between your life and nature, and also deepen your understanding of the importance of biodiversity.
City
You can encounter science and technology that is usually invisible in the town.
Experience it while exploring how technology is enriching and supporting your life.
Human
You can see the “humans” who take the leading role in Minato City from a scientific perspective. You have a chance to explore the inside of your body. Also you can be active with reflex tests and run with animals to compare your speed.
Sea
“Minato” in Minato City means a port! The focus is on the sea, rivers, ships, etc. Why do ships float on water? Can sound travel through water? Let's experience the exhibition first and then consider these questions together.
Minato Quest Map
It is a huge screen in the shape of Minato City, which introduces images of Minato City chosen through the scientific perspective.
It has various modes, including the digital map mode which shows the nature and geography of Minato City and provide information on the traffic and infrastructure, and the research mode with which you can search scientific information in each place within Minato City.
Also enjoy the explanation by the museum staff.
Planetarium Hall
This hybrid planetarium combines the state-of-the-art optical projector “Orpheus” and a 4K digital system, delivering a powerful and realistic starry sky experience.
Expert commentators share seasonal stories about constellations, the night sky, and space science.
In the evenings, enjoy relaxing programs to wind down before heading home.
The hall also hosts events and lectures with specialists, making it a healing and inspiring space for both children and adults.
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15m diameter dome
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121 seats available
Accessibility
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Visitors can enjoy the show while remaining in their wheelchairs (2 wheelchair-accessible seats available).
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An infrared assistive listening system (30 units) is available. Please ask the staff at the planetarium entrance if you wish to borrow one.