Hachiōji City Children’s Museum of Science, Science museum and planetarium in Ōyokochō, Hachiōji, Japan
The museum contains three experiential zones with interactive exhibits, a space simulation area, and scientific demonstrations spread across two comprehensive floors.
The institution opened its doors on January 28, 1989, and received a complete renovation in 2017 with the introduction of modern exhibits.
The facility includes the Hachiōji Corner, displaying local artifacts such as the Hachiōji Elephant tusk and information about the Hachiōji meteorite.
Admission costs 200 yen for adults and 100 yen for children, with additional fees for planetarium shows and special demonstrations.
The second floor features a one-tenth scale model of the International Space Station and a simulator of the asteroid explorer Hayabusa.
Location: Ōyokochō
Official opening: January 28, 1989
Website: https://city.hachioji.tokyo.jp/shisetsu/003/p011705.html
GPS coordinates: 35.66486,139.32778
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:09
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