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Osaka Science Museum

, Osaka, Osaka

Description

The Osaka Science Museum consists of four floors of science exhibits, many of them interactive, covering topics such as chemistry, electricity, energy, and cosmology. In addition, there are science shows held several times a day (Japanese language only) and a planetarium(separate fees).

Access & Transport

The museum is located on the island of Nakanoshima, between the Dōjima and Tosabori rivers, in the Kita ward of Osaka. The Watanabebashi and Nakanoshima train stations are just a 2mins walk away and the Higobashi metro station (Yosubashi line) is 8mins away. There is also a car park on site.

Instructions & Recommendations

If you are in a mood for contemporary art, the Osaka Science Museum is next door.

Meta review

The Science Museum is considered to be one of the best museums in Osaka, popular with children thanks to the hands-on play & experience approach as well as adults, or at least those with a keen interest in sciences. The exhibits are described as diverse and interesting with many, but not all, benefiting from English translation. In short, good online reviews though nothing truly remarkable or original.

Environmental & Social

Educational content. Construction of the complex would have been resources intensive. We cannot find any data on environmental sustainability.

Conclusion

Osaka Science Museum is perhaps the best family-friendly museum in the city and is a solid option for those with a keen interest in sciences although the very scientifically literate may not be awed given the slightly playful nature of most exhibits

Key positive

Good range of exhibits

An educational activity for families

Key negative

Uneven translations into English

Suitability

Suitable for all ages and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:2h

Regulated hours

Monday09:30 - 17:00

Tuesday09:30 - 17:00

Wednesday09:30 - 17:00

Thursday09:30 - 17:00

Friday09:30 - 17:00

Saturday09:30 - 17:00

Sunday09:30 - 17:00

Pricing
Price for the exhibition hall. The Planetarium has different admission fees (600/400 yen).
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
JP¥400
Adult
18 - 64
JP¥400
Teen & Young
12 - 17
JP¥300
Child
3 - 11
JP¥0
Infant
0 - 2
JP¥0
Reduced price is for high school & university students. Age thresholds are unclear

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