Osaka Science Museum with the theme of “Space and Energy”
The Osaka Science Museum was planned as one of the projects commemorating Osaka City’s 100th anniversary as a city, and is a museum with the theme of “space and energy.”
We disseminate science and culture that can be enjoyed by all age groups, from children to adults.
We disseminate science and culture that can be enjoyed by all age groups, from children to adults.
The world’s highest peak, the first planetarium in the East
The world’s highest peak, the first planetarium in the East
Osaka Electric Science Museum, Japan’s first science museum, opened in March 1937
The Electric Science Museum was equipped with a planetarium, the first of its kind in the East. The “Star Theater,” where you can see stars even during the day, shocked and moved many people.
The Electric Science Museum was equipped with a planetarium, the first of its kind in the East. The “Star Theater,” where you can see stars even during the day, shocked and moved many people.
Over 200 exhibits!
Over 200 exhibits!
The four-story exhibition hall is filled with experimental equipment and materials.
You can experience the wonder, beauty, and fun of science.
There are facilities that can be enjoyed even by people who are not good at physics or chemistry.
You can experience the wonder, beauty, and fun of science.
There are facilities that can be enjoyed even by people who are not good at physics or chemistry.
See, touch, and enjoy the real thing
See, touch, and enjoy the real thing
Various authentic materials are displayed in various parts of the exhibition hall.
Elements on the periodic table based on chemistry. You can also see the experimental equipment that was actually used and star charts from the Edo period.
On the first floor, there is an impressive steel tower and Japan’s first robot, Gakutenshoku.
Elements on the periodic table based on chemistry. You can also see the experimental equipment that was actually used and star charts from the Edo period.
On the first floor, there is an impressive steel tower and Japan’s first robot, Gakutenshoku.
Access from Ryokan Suzuran to Osaka Science Museum
Ryokan Suzuran is about a 5-minute walk from Hanazonocho Station on the Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line.
Get off at Osaka Metro Higobashi Station and walk west for about 5 minutes from Exit 3.
Get off at Osaka Metro Higobashi Station and walk west for about 5 minutes from Exit 3.
- RYOKAN SUZURAN
- Osaka Metro Hanazonocho Station
- Osaka Metro Higobashi Station
- About 5 minutes walk from Higobashi Station Exit 3
- Osaka Science Museum
How to enjoy the Osaka Science Museum
Osaka City Science Museum is a place where you can experience a variety of science.
It is a facility where you can fully enjoy science, with an impressive planetarium, numerous exhibits, and authentic materials.
The science show held by the staff every day is also a must-see.
We will introduce what kind of facilities are on display.
It is a facility where you can fully enjoy science, with an impressive planetarium, numerous exhibits, and authentic materials.
The science show held by the staff every day is also a must-see.
We will introduce what kind of facilities are on display.
Live commentary by professional staff about the beautiful starry sky that is close to the real thing
Live commentary by professional staff about the beautiful starry sky that is close to the real thing
At the planetarium, specialized staff will explain the highlights of the starry sky that day, new discoveries, and recent hot topics.
Real-time CG images are spread across the entire dome to enhance the sense of presence and provide easy-to-understand visual effects that aid understanding.
Real-time CG images are spread across the entire dome to enhance the sense of presence and provide easy-to-understand visual effects that aid understanding.
Experiment right in front of your eyes! Science that can be enjoyed up close
Experiment right in front of your eyes! Science that can be enjoyed up close
At the science show corner on the third floor, staff perform experimental shows every day.
We are all experts, so questions are welcome.
In addition, volunteer “science guides” conduct experiments and demonstrations at various locations within the exhibition hall.
We are all experts, so questions are welcome.
In addition, volunteer “science guides” conduct experiments and demonstrations at various locations within the exhibition hall.
Experience science through participatory events
Experience science through participatory events
Osaka City Science Museum holds various hands-on events from time to time.
There are many things to do, including astronomical gazing sessions where you can observe stars through a telescope, classrooms where you can do chemistry experiments, and craft classes.
Specialized lectures and colloquiums are also widely open to the public.
There are many things to do, including astronomical gazing sessions where you can observe stars through a telescope, classrooms where you can do chemistry experiments, and craft classes.
Specialized lectures and colloquiums are also widely open to the public.
- Store name
- Osaka Science Museum
- Location
- 〒530-0005 4-2-1 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka
- Phone number
- 06-6444-5656
- Official site
- https://www.sci-museum.jp/
- Business hours
- 9:30~17:00