Compilation of 5 Science Museums in Aichi Prefecture - Fun for parents and children! 

We have compiled a list of science museums in Aichi Prefecture that can be enjoyed by parents and children.

All of these spots allow you to learn about the wonders of science while having fun. All facilities are indoors, so they are great for rainy days and cold weather. They are also recommended for free research during summer and winter vacations!

[Notice] Due to the COVID-19, there may be changes in business hours and temporary closures. Please check the latest information of each facility and store when using.

Not just the World's Largest Planetarium!
"Nagoya City Science Museum"

"Nagoya City Science Museum" is famous for the world's largest planetarium certified by Guinness World Records.

But in fact, it is also one of the largest hands-on science museums in Japan. This time, we would like to give a thorough report on how to enjoy not only the planetarium, but also the Nagoya City Science Museum. There are plenty of highlights, such as the "Deep Freezing Lab" where you can experience the world of minus 30 degrees Celsius, and the "Electric Discharge Lab" where you can experience a huge electric discharge of 1.2 million volts!

The Nagoya City Science Museum consists of three areas, the Science and Technology Building, the Life Sciences Building, and the Astronomy Building.

The exhibits are organized according to the "Guidelines for the Course of Study," with each floor leading to a higher grade. It is a science museum where visitors can learn what they have learned in school while experiencing it more deeply. For this reason, admission is free for junior high school students and younger.

Life Designs

2020.02.27

世界最大級のプラネタリウムだけじゃない！名古屋市科学館の楽しみ方を徹底レポー...

https://life-designs.jp/webmagazine/nagoya-city-science-museum

ギネス認定の世界最大級のプラネタリウムで有名な「名古屋市科学館」。でも実は、日本最大級の体験型科学館でもあるんです。今回はプラネタリウムはもちろん、名古屋市科学館の楽しみ方を徹底レポートしたいと思います。マイナス30℃の世界を体感できる「極寒ラボ」、120万ボルトの巨大な放電体験装置「放電ラボ」など、みどころ満載です！名古屋市科学館とは 場所は、地下鉄東山線・鶴舞線 「伏見」駅から徒歩5分ほど名古屋市科学館は、1962（昭和37）年11月に開館。2011（平成23）年に世界最大級のプラネタリウムと4つの大型展示を備...

[Nagoya City Science Museum]
Address: 2-17-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Shirakawa Park, Forest of Arts and Sciences
Phone number: 052-201-4486
Business hours: 9:30-17:00 *Admission until 16:30
Closed: Mondays (open if Monday is a public holiday, closed the following weekday), third Friday of each month (open if Monday is a public holiday, closed on the fourth Friday), December 29th to January 3rd, other temporary openings and closings

http://www.ncsm.city.nagoya.jp/

Have fun Learning about Electricity and Energy!
"Electricity Museum"

Electricity is indispensable in our lives. Electricity Museum in Naka Ward, Nagoya City is a place where you can have fun learning about electricity, the environment, and energy. Opened in 1986 (Showa 61), this year marks the 35th anniversary.

There are many attractions such as "Exhibition Rooms" to explore from various angles, "Fun Experiments" to unravel the mysteries of science, and "Omu (parrot) Theater" to challenge quizzes and games on a large screen. It is a science museum that both adults and children can enjoy. It can be enjoyed even on rainy days, and admission is free.

It is also recommended as a study during summer vacation and winter vacation!

Life Designs

2021.05.06

[Free admission] Learn about Electricity and Energy at the "Electricity Museum" in Nagoya!

https://life-designs.jp/webmagazine/e-museum

私たちの暮らしになくてはならない電気。そんな電気をはじめ環境やエネルギーについて楽しく学べるのが、名古屋市中区にある「でんきの科学館」です。1986年（昭和61年）に開館し、今年で35周年を迎えます。さまざまな角度から探る「展示室」、科学のふしぎを解き明かす「おもしろ実験」、大画面でクイズやゲームに挑戦する「オームシアター」など、みどころ満載。大人も子どもも楽しめる科学館なんです。雨の日でも楽しめて、入場無料というのもうれしいポイント。今回は「でんきの科学館」の魅力を、まるっとご紹介していきます。で...

[The Electricity Museum]
Address: 2-2-5 Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Phone number: 052-201-1026
Business hours: 9:30-17:00
Regular holiday: Every Monday
Third Friday (except August), New Year holidays (December 29-January 3)
Parking lot: 80 cars (paid)

*Currently, the opening hours, etc. are different from usual due to measures against coronavirus infection. Please be sure to check the website before visiting.

https://www.chuden.co.jp/e-museum/

Learn the Mechanisms and Roles of Sewage Systems
"METAWARTER Sewerage Science Museum Nagoya"

Sewerage system is an essential part of our lives.

At METAWATER Sewerage Science Museum Nagoya in Kita-ku, Nagoya, you can learn about the mechanisms and roles of sewage systems. You can enjoy learning through games, quizzes, workshops, etc., so it is also recommended as a spot for going out with children! Admission is free, which is a plus point.

Each area is full of exhibits, quizzes, and games, so even small children can enjoy learning. It is also recommended as a free study during summer and winter vacation!

Life Designs

2021.04.26

【入館無料】「メタウォーター下水道科学館なごや」で、下水道の仕組みや役割を楽...

https://life-designs.jp/webmagazine/waterlab_nagoya

私たちの暮らしに欠かせない「下水道」。名古屋市北区にある「メタウォーター下水道科学館なごや」では、下水道の仕組みや役割について知ることができます。ゲームやクイズ、ワークショップなどを通じて楽しく学べるので、お子さんとのおでかけスポットとしてもおすすめ！入館無料というのも、うれしいポイントです。メタウォーター下水道科学館なごやで、下水道について楽しく学びましょう！メタウォーター下水道科学館なごやは、市営地下鉄名城線「名城公園」から5分ほど歩いたところにあります。身体障害者用専用駐車場1台（要予約...

Life Designs

2021.05.19

PR for Nagoya with a manhole cover? ! Let's go around open call for participants design manhole cover

https://life-designs.jp/webmagazine/manhole_nagoya

下水道の仕組みや役割について知ることができる「メタウォーター下水道科学館なごや」。同館の屋外には全国のマンホールが展示されていますが、実は「メタウォーター下水道科学館なごや」周辺の歩道にも、公募デザインのマンホールが10個も設置されているんです。名古屋の魅力をPRすることを目的とした公募デザインは、味噌煮込みうどん、オアシス21、大須商店街など、名古屋と言えばのデザインばかり。ぜひ実際にマンホールを見つけてみてくださいね！「メタウォーター下水道科学館なごや」の入り口前からスタートです！まずは、小・...

[METAWATER Sewerage Science Museum Nagoya]
Address: 1-3-3 Meijo, Kita-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi (1st floor of Meijo Water Treatment Center)
Phone number: 052-911-2301
Business hours: 9:30-16:30
Closed: Mondays (If Monday is a public holiday, the museum will be closed on the following weekday) | Year-end and New Year holidays (12/29-1/3)
Admission fee: Free
Parking: Only 1 car for handicapped people. (Reservation required)

https://www.waterlab.nagoya/

Full of surprises and discoveries at the “ Hands-On Science Museum ”

“Hands-On Science Museum” is located in Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture. In addition to the popular planetarium, it is an interactive facility where you can play and learn through science shows, hands-on science classes that you cannot normally attend at school, and simple handicrafts workshop that you can easily participate in.

The popular planetarium has a full lineup of programs. Programs are changed regularly, so no matter how many times you go, you will always find something new to see. The live commentary on that night's starry sky will make you wonder what stars you can see today, and you will become more and more interested in the constellations!

Admission is free and recommended for outings on rainy or hot days!

Life Designs

2021.08.18

[Kariya City] Enjoy Planetarium and More! Hands-On Science Museum

https://life-designs.jp/webmagazine/yumemana_kariya

今回ご紹介するのは愛知県刈谷市の「夢と学びの科学体験館」。人気のプラネタリウムだけでなく、サイエンスショーのほか普段学校ではできない科学体験講座、気軽に参加できる簡単工作など遊んで学べる体験型施設です。入館料も無料で雨の日や暑い日のお出かけにもおすすめ！ミクロの世界から宇宙まで驚きと発見がいっぱいの「夢と学びの科学体験館」の魅力をご紹介します。 簡単工作の作品に満足顔。切って貼って折って…夢中で挑戦していました！着いたらまず予約をしよう！ プラネタリウムは番組を選んで購入。講座の券売機は反対側に...

[Hands-On Science Museum]
Address: 1-39-3 Kandacho, Kariya City, 448-0851
Phone number: 0566-24-0311
Business hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (on days when the planetarium is showing nighttime, the museum will be open again from 6:00 p.m. until the end of the projection)
Closed: Wednesdays (next day if Wednesday is a holiday), New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd)
*Open on Wednesdays during spring vacation and summer vacation
Parking lot: Free parking lot available "Kariya City Traffic Children's Park" parking lot is also available *If the parking lot is full, please use the municipal Kanda parking lot (charged).

https://www.city.kariya.lg.jp/yumemana/index.html

Chita Peninsula's only planetarium
"Handa Sky Science Museum"

It's about 40 minutes by car from Nagoya. "Handa Sky Science Museum" is a hands-on science museum where you can enjoy learning about the mysteries of the earth and the universe through experiences such as seeing, touching, and playing.

In addition to the planetarium, the only one of its kind on the Chita Peninsula, visitors can enjoy the exhibition rooms where they can experience the wonders of science, space, and the earth for free. The astronomical observatory on the rooftop is also popular for its "Stargazing Nights" held regularly with fun themes.

Life Designs

2021.12.02

[Handa City] Handa Sky Science Museum has only Planetarium in Chita Peninsula!

https://life-designs.jp/webmagazine/sky-handa

About 40 minutes by car from Nagoya. "Handa Sky Science Museum" is an experiential science museum where you can learn about the wonders of the earth and the universe through the experience of seeing, touching, and playing. Not only can you enjoy the only planetarium on the Chita Peninsula, but you can also enjoy the exhibition room where you can experience the wonders of science, the universe, and the earth for free. In addition, the astronomical observatory on the roof is also popular for its "stargazing parties" that are held regularly with fun themes. This time, we went to "Handa Sky Science Museum", which was perfect for my son who loves mysteries and the universe! The entrance to "Handa Sky Science Museum". There is a free parking lot across the street. The reception desk is right at the entrance...

[Handa Sky Science Museum]
Address: 4-210 Kirigaoka, Handa City City, Aichi Prefecture 475-0928
Phone number: 0569-23-7175
Business hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (hall use until 9:30 pm)
Closed: Every Monday (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday) December 29th to January 3rd
*There may be unavoidable closures other than the above.
Parking lot: Free 154 spaces (including 8 spaces for people with disabilities)

https://sky-handa.com/