Chiba City Museum of Science

4.0

This museum of science is located along the Togane-kaido Street in the center of Chuo Ward, Chiba City, just a short six-minute walk from Chiba-Chuo Station. It features a planetarium and an area with exhibits. The exhibit area is divided into three sections and offers interactive display each such as: “Geo Town” —where you can learn about the earth’s environment and space, “Techno Town” —where you can learn about science and technology in our daily lives, and “Wonder Town” —where you can learn about sound, light, and numbers.

Spot details

Address: Chiba Pref. Chibashi Chuou-ku Chuou 4-5-1 Qiball (Kibor) 7 - 10 F Map
Area: Bay Area
Phone: 0433080511
Hours: [Exhibition area] 9:00-19:00 (Admission until 18:30)
[Planetarium] 9:00-20:00 (Planetarium projection hours may change depending on Sunday)
Closed: Irregular holidays (Equipment Maintenance and inspection day.), New Year's Holiday (12/29-1/1)
Fees: [Admission fee (Permanent exhibition/planetarium)]
[Adult] 600 yen
[High school student] 300 yen
[Elementary/Junior High School Students] 100 yen
[Member association annual fee (Adults)] 3,500 yen
※ Set tickets available
Parking Lot: Not available
※Charge parking available in Qiball
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available (English floor map)
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 31, 2020 (Information as of May 29, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000 yen
[Night] 1-1,000 yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Possible (preschool children must be accompanied by a guardian)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Well worth a visit.

Reviewed : 2023.03.29

A really great, hands-on museum that was both fun and informative. Luckily we had a Japanese-speaker with us, although staff were also very friendly and helpful. The planetarium was stunningly well...
Good way to learn science

Reviewed : 2022.10.31

What i find this place different from the other museums is that the staff members will approach you and explain the exhibits. When a lady realised i am not local, she tried to explain by using google...
A must do in Chiba

Reviewed : 2018.02.10

I am an educator from Canada and this is one of the very best child (and adult) engaging and friendly science museums/exhibits I have ever experienced. I would take my classes here every year if it...