Hitachi Civic Center Museum of Science, Science museum and civic building in Hitachi, Japan.
The Hitachi Civic Center Museum of Science is a science museum featuring a modern planetarium with a 22-meter dome tilted at 20 degrees and 226 seats. The complex offers exhibitions and shows that present scientific and technological concepts to visitors of all ages.
The museum opened in 1990 as part of the Hitachi Civic Center complex designed by Sakakura Associates Architects. It was created to serve as an educational and public gathering space for the community.
The museum functions as an educational center where visitors participate in scientific demonstrations and explore technological advancements through interactive exhibitions.
The museum is located in the Saiwai-cho area of Hitachi and is walkable from downtown. Plan time to experience both the exhibitions and planetarium shows for the full visit.
The planetarium uses specialized projection systems to create immersive astronomical presentations, including shows about gravity and stellar formation. This technical setup allows visitors to experience celestial phenomena in an engaging way.
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