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TSUKUBA EXPO CENTER

It is a science museum where the world's largest planetarium is located, where science technology can be seen, touched, and enjoyed.

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It is a science museum that aims to familiarize everyone with science in addition to sending out information on science technology. The number one attraction is the large dome-shaped planetarium, which boasts the world's largest capacity of 25.6m in diameter and 210 seats in total.

The power of the stadium of stars and the full-dome video is just as one would expect, and the easy-to-understand live explanation by the staff is also popular. Depending on the time of year, the original programs and children‘s contents with anime characters are shown.

At the exhibition hall, there are many hands-on exhibits where you can learn principles of science and the fun of discovering - the 3D theater with the stunning stereoscopic video and the exhibition hall on the 2nd-floor shares the bright future science can bring in the 5 zones such as space development and the deep sea.

It will be fun to see the science show that you can visit with only the admission fee. The scientific experiments are performed on the stage that are difficult to imitate at home or at school, and the theme changes every month. A science class is also held every month, where you can rediscover the fun of science through hands-on experience.

Highlights

  • The planetarium is 25.6m in diameter with 210 seats.
  • Many hands-on exhibits where you can learn principles of science and the fun of discovering.
  • Noteworthy experimental shows which are difficult to imitate at home or school.

Photos

  • The 1st-floor exhibition hall

    The 1st-floor exhibition hall

  • The space zone

    The space zone

  • The dome-shaped planetarium

    The dome-shaped planetarium

  • The science class is held every month

    The science class is held every month

  • The Museum’s symbol, the life-size H-II rocket model

    The Museum’s symbol, the life-size H-II rocket model

  • The science show with different monthly themes

    The science show with different monthly themes

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Details

Name in Japanese
つくばエキスポセンター TSUKUBA EXPO CENTER
Postal Code
305-0031
Address
2-9 Azuma, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki
Tel
029-858-1100
Closed
Mondays (if it is a national holiday, closed on the next day), Possible temporary close during Year-end and New Year holidays.
Hours
9:50am-5:00pm (Last entrance 4:30pm)
Admission
Entry ticket, Adults: 500 yen, Children: 250 yen, Planetarium ticket (including entrance fee), Adults:1000 yen, Children: 500 yen
Directions
About a 5-minute walk from Tsukuba Station of the Tsukuba Express
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)