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.
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