Yokohama Science Center

Yokohama Science Center is a museum in Yōkōdai with multiple floors of hands-on exhibits. The displays cover space exploration, physics, mechanics, and technological innovations that visitors can explore directly.

The museum opened in 1984 as a dedicated space for children to learn about science. Its design by architect Mitsuru Senda and the firm Nikken Sekkei shaped how the building supports hands-on learning.

The center reflects how science is taught as a way to understand everyday life rather than as abstract theory. Visitors notice that learning happens through play and experimentation in a relaxed setting.

The museum runs educational programs, rotating exhibitions, and workshops for different age groups. Visitors should plan enough time to move through multiple levels and explore different exhibition areas.

The facility is also known as Hamagin Space Science Center due to its partnership with the Bank of Yokohama. This arrangement shows how private companies support educational institutions in Japan.

Location: Yōkōdai

Inception: May 5, 1984

Architects: Mitsuru Senda, Nikken Sekkei

Official opening: May 5, 1984

Website: https://yokohama-kagakukan.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.37707,139.59492

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:44