Mukai Chiai Children's Science Museum

The Mukai Chiai Children's Science Museum is a facility in Tatebayashi housing hands-on exhibits about science and space exploration. The building features a planetarium with shows and a telescope available for viewing celestial objects.

The museum was established in 1991 to honor Chiaki Mukai, Japan's first female astronaut and a pioneer in space research. Its creation marked an important effort to bring science education to the region.

The institution promotes scientific education through hands-on experiences, encouraging children to develop interest in technology, astronomy, and natural phenomena.

The site works best on weekday mornings when the interactive stations are less crowded and staff can spend time answering questions. Wear comfortable shoes, as exploring all areas takes several hours.

The facility merges a hands-on museum with a working observatory, allowing visitors to directly observe the night sky after learning about it indoors. This combination offers a rare chance to explore space science both theoretically and practically in one visit.

Location: Tatebayashi

Location: Gunma Prefecture

Inception: 1991

Official opening: 1991

Address: 群馬県館林市城町2番2号

Website: https://city.tatebayashi.gunma.jp/kagakukan

GPS coordinates: 36.24411,139.54481

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:07