Museum
Nagoya City Science Museum
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Nagoya City Science Museum is a hands-on science center best known for its massive planetarium, which boasts a 35-meter dome, one of the largest on Earth. Visitors can explore themed zones on astronomy, mechanics, and biology, with many exhibits designed to be touched and operated. The planetarium shows are a highlight, projecting stunningly realistic star fields and cosmic phenomena. The building itself is a striking spherical structure that has become a city landmark.
Don't miss
- Experience the giant planetarium dome with its immersive star and space shows
- Try the interactive exhibits in the 'Science Plus' zone, including a real Tesla coil
- Watch the 'Brother Earth' pendulum demonstrate the Earth's rotation
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Nagoya City Science Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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