Iwamizawa Folk and Science Museum, Science museum and planetarium in Iwamizawa Park, Japan.
The Iwamizawa Folk and Science Museum presents exhibits about natural history, geological formations, and scientific principles through interactive displays and educational programs.
Established in 1992, the museum has developed into an educational center where visitors learn about regional history and scientific developments over three decades.
The museum maintains collections that document local traditions while incorporating modern scientific education through exhibits and community programs.
Visitors can explore permanent exhibitions, attend planetarium shows, and participate in guided tours that explain natural phenomena and regional discoveries.
The museum houses Japan's largest fulgurite specimen, formed when lightning struck sand, demonstrating rare geological processes.
Location: Iwamizawa
Official opening: 1992
Website: http://city.iwamizawa.hokkaido.jp/index.php/contents/item/1506247
GPS coordinates: 43.16156,141.78369
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:54
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