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The Kids' Science Museum of Photons

The Kids' Science Museum of Photons, Children's science museum in Kizugawa, Japan.

Description

The Kids' Science Museum of Photons is a science center in Kizugawa focused on light. The exhibition has different sections with experiments where you can explore reflection, refraction, and wave behavior yourself.

History

The museum was founded in 2001 as part of Kansai Science City and is operated by a national research institute. It was created to introduce young people to optical science.

Culture

The place shows how light and optics connect to everyday life around us. Visitors can see how these concepts shape technology and nature.

Practical

The museum is located at an accessible spot and has areas designed for different age groups. It is best to visit during daytime when demonstrations happen and more activities are offered.

Did you know?

The center has a special space with live laser experiments that researchers perform in front of visitors. There is also a cinema with a dome-shaped ceiling that shows scientific films.

Location
Inception
July 11, 2001
Operator
日本原子力研究開発機構 関西光科学研究所
Address
Japan, 〒619-0215 Kyoto, Kizugawa, Umemidai, 8-chōme−1−6
Opening Hours
10:00 - 16:30
Phone
GPS coordinates
34.71383,135.83566
Latest update
December 13, 2025 11:46

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