Shizuoka Science Museum, Science museum in Suruga-ku, Japan
Description
Shizuoka Science Museum is located in the S-Patio building in Suruga-ku, spreading across three floors with interactive exhibits on physics, electricity, and optical phenomena. The exhibition spaces allow visitors to directly experience and understand scientific concepts through hands-on activities.
History
The museum was established in 2004 and has become a central institution for science education in Shizuoka Prefecture. It was created to provide children and families access to hands-on scientific experience and understanding.
Culture
The museum reflects how Japan approaches science education, making it hands-on and accessible for families and children who want to explore how things work. Visitors engage directly with experiments and see how electricity and physics connect to daily life.
Practical
The museum is about one minute from JR Shizuoka Station, making it very easy to reach. Plan at least one to two hours to explore the exhibitions without rushing through the experience.
Did you know?
A special highlight is the Dokoro Zone with a maze in complete darkness where visitors navigate without visual cues. This unusual experience shows how people rely on their other senses when vision is unavailable.
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