Kawaguchi Science Museum, Science museum with public observatory in Kawaguchi, Japan.
The Kawaguchi Science Museum exhibits cover natural sciences, with sections dedicated to power, light, atmosphere, water, and astronomical observations.
The museum started its scientific education mission when it opened on May 3, 2003, as part of the SKIP City development in Saitama Prefecture.
The facility organizes shows, workshops, and hands-on activities that connect local students with scientific concepts through interactive learning experiences.
The museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM, with separate admission fees for the main exhibits and planetarium.
The observatory includes an automatic model railway display alongside astronomical instruments, combining transportation engineering with space exploration education.
Location: Kami-Aoki
Location: Saitama Prefecture
Location: Kawaguchi
Inception: May 3, 2003
Official opening: May 3, 2003
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: 川口市教育委員会
Address: 埼玉県川口市上青木3-12-18 333-0844
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:30-17:00; Monday off
Phone: +81482628431
Website: http://kawaguchi.science.museum
GPS coordinates: 35.82768,139.71986
Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:10
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