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Morioka City Children’s Science Museum

Morioka City

Central Iwate

Museums

    It was built in 1981 to help children deepen their knowledge and understanding of science while having fun. In addition to various exhibition rooms, laboratories, and workshops, there is also an 18m dome planetarium. Events such as night museums, science shows, and workshops are also held.

    Location
    13-1 Jiyayashiki Motomiya, Morioka 020-0866
    Business Hours
    9:00-16:30 (Admission until 16:00)
    Closed
    Closed every Monday, last Tuesday of every month, year-end and New Year holidays, and other temporary closures
    Price
    Adults (high school students and older) 200 yen, children (4 years old to junior high school students) 100 yen
    Extra charge for planetarium room
    300 yen for adults, 100 yen for children
    Inquiries
    Morioka City Children's Science Museum
    Phone number 019-634-1171
    FAX number 019-635-2561
    Website
    https://kodomokagakukan.com/Open in new tab
    Other
    Parking: Free: 110 regular cars, 10 large cars
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