Science Square Tsukuba

Museum / Science Museum
"A science and industry public relations hall which presents the research and results of AIST, the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. The entrance to the facility is located at the Namiki 2-Chome intersection along Gakuen Higashi Odori Avenue. Entry is free. With an advance reservation, visitors can also take part in a 40-minute guided tour. Inside, visitors can learn about robots designed to assist daily life activities and iPS cells, ""seeing,"" ""hearing,"" and ""touching"" the not-too distant future. The facility also teaches strange and amazing things about animals, the human body, and other otherwise common and familiar parts of the world around us. The facility's exhibits are designed to inspire an interest in science in children."

Spot details

Address
Ibaraki Pref. Tsukubashi Higashi 1-1-1 map map Map
Phone
0298626215
Hours
9:30-17:00
Closed
Monday (Next Weekday in the case of Public Holiday), New Year's Holiday (12/28-1/4)
Fees
[Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot
Available(10spaces)
Credit Card
Not available
Smoking
Not available
Wi-Fi
Available
English Menu
Available (English audio guide terminal available)
Note
*If you wish to tour in a group (10 or more people), advance reservations are required. We accept up to 50 people per group. *Pets are not allowed in the museum (excluding assistance dogs such as guide dogs).
Estimated stay time
0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Available
Infant friendly
Available

Information Sources:  NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

  • 大人向けの技術館
    3.0 Reviewed : 2021.06.06
    最先端テクノロジーに興味がある方には面白いと思いますが、子供には難し過ぎて辛いと思います。値段は無料です。
  • さすが産総研
    5.0 Reviewed : 2019.05.03
    バブルがはじけてから国立研究機関にも予算が厳しくなり、いろんな研究機関が産総研になったわけですが、このように一般受けもするような工夫が必要になっているのですね。頭が下がる思いでした。
  • 日本の技術を身近に感じられる場所
    4.0 Reviewed : 2018.12.18
    入場無料という点にびっくりしましたが、産総研という会社のショールーム的な施設と知って納得。こうして、難しいはずの科学技術をわかりやすく一般市民に展示してくれる点に企業努力を感じました。駐車場もあるので車でも気軽に訪れる事ができます。ホームページで知ったのですが、常磐高速バス利用で、東京駅のバス停からつくばセンター行に乗れば「並木二丁目」下車して徒歩5分でこちらに行くことができるようです(約...

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