Tochigi Science Museum
Tochigi Science Museum, Science museum and observatory in Nishikawata, Utsunomiya, Japan
The Tochigi Science Museum is an educational facility in Utsunomiya featuring multiple exhibition halls, a planetarium, and outdoor installations. The spaces contain interactive displays covering scientific topics, supported by hands-on demonstrations and observation areas under the open sky.
The facility opened in 1988 and marked an important advance in science education for Tochigi Prefecture. Its establishment helped make scientific topics more accessible to the general public.
The museum regularly organizes the Tochigi International Festival, which brings together local communities through food, crafts, and performances.
Access is by Kanto Bus or about twenty minutes walk from Nishikawata Station. Free parking is available and makes visiting by car convenient.
The entrance displays a full-size rocket model that visitors notice upon arrival. The outdoor grounds feature a miniature train system designed specifically for children, offering hands-on riding experience.
Location: Utsunomiya
Location: Tochigi Prefecture
Inception: May 3, 1988
Official opening: May 3, 1988
Address: 栃木県宇都宮市西川田町567
Website: https://t-csm.jp
GPS coordinates: 36.51361,139.83694
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:49
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