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🗺️ Japan Science Future Museum日本科学未来館

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About Japan Science Future Museum

Education through entertainment! Experience the ever-evolving science and technology, from the latest advancements to simple questions, exploring the Earth's environment, the universe, and the wonders of life.


Details

The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, located in Koto City, Tokyo, is a museum that introduces the latest scientific technologies. Inside the museum, there are humanoid robots like "ASIMO," as well as bionic robots "ALTER" and "OTONAROID," showcasing various near-future technologies and knowledge. Through live performances by the robot "ASIMO," the museum illustrates a future world where humans and robots coexist. It also features bionic robots like "ALTER," which can perform complex movements similar to living organisms, and "OTONAROID," which resembles a real human, guiding visitors to explore and ponder questions such as "What is life?" and "What is humanity?" Such exhibitions are quite rare in the world. The museum includes a research room for an external project group engaged in cutting-edge scientific research. Visitors can glimpse the work of scientists through a corridor that separates it from the permanent exhibition hall, and the museum regularly holds tours of the research room. In the "Dome Theater Gaia," visitors can experience the signs of atmospheric and cosmic movements through high-definition imagery. Here, one can enjoy 3D dome films themed around the "Theory of Everything," such as "The Man from 9-Dimensional Space," as well as a stereoscopic planetarium film depicting the interaction between the universe and daily life, titled "Birthday - Connecting the Universe and Me." While watching the films, English audio guides are available for free rental. The commentary panels and video subtitles in the permanent exhibition are available in both Japanese and English. If using the official smartphone application "Miraikan Note," visitors can also choose audio guide services in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean during their visit. Tickets for the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation must be reserved in advance through the website.

Highlights

Experience cutting-edge science and technology from around the world. The permanent exhibition consists of three themed areas: "Exploring the World," "Creating the Future," and "Connecting with the Earth." The iconic exhibit is the "Geo Cosmos," a spherical display made up of numerous organic EL panels. At the "Dome Theater GAIA," you can experience science and the universe through stunning dome-shaped 3D images. Tickets must be reserved in advance through the website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you enjoy visiting even if you don't speak Japanese?

There are presentation explanations in Japanese and English (with some exceptions).

How much time does the visit take?

It takes about 2 hours. If you want to watch a movie or something, it will take more time.

Can I re-enter?

Sure. Please show your ticket when re-entering. Special exhibitions may not allow re-entry.

Is there a locker?

There are coin-operated lockers (located on the left side of the entrance to the iconic exhibition hall on the first floor). Each coin-operated locker requires a 100 yen coin (the coin will be returned after use). <Locker Sizes> Large (24 units): Width: approximately 33 cm / Depth: approximately 42 cm / Height: approximately 81 cm Medium (24 units): Width: approximately 33 cm / Depth: approximately 42 cm / Height: approximately 53 cm Small (80 units): Width: approximately 33 cm / Depth: approximately 42 cm / Height: approximately 39 cm <Large luggage exceeding locker dimensions> Can be stored at the reception desk on the 3rd floor. For detailed FAQs, please refer to the FAQ section.


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Essential Information

Address
2-3-6 Aomi, Koto City, Tokyo
Phone
03-3570-9151
Getting There
(1) About a 5-minute walk from the "Tokyo International Ferry Terminal" station on the New Transportation Yurikamome Line / About a 4-minute walk from the "Tokyo Telecommunications" station. (2) About a 4-minute walk from the "Tokyo Telecommunications" station on the New Transportation Yurikamome Line.
Hours / Holidays
Tuesday (open as usual on public holidays), year-end and New Year (12/28 to 1/1)

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