Tamarokuto Science Center 多摩六都科学館

5-10-64 Shibakubo-cho, Nishitokyo City, Tokyo

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A science museum where you can enjoy a starry sky in one of the world’s largest planetariums

Located in Nishitokyo, Tamarokuto Science Center is an interactive museum that the whole family can enjoy. This interactive museum is known for the "Science Egg": a planetarium with a world-class projection system. An astonishing 140 million stars are projected in the planetarium, and visitors can experience a realistic starry sky along with the mysteriousness of space. Theater showtimes are updated about every two months and English-language presentations are available, but it's best to check ahead of your visit.

The museum also has five exhibition halls dedicated to different facets of scientific discovery. Visitors can experience approximately 100 different exhibits, and the museum also hosts programs for observing, experimenting and crafting in the labs and science classrooms.

How to Get There

Hana-Koganei StationSeibu Shinjuku LineHana-koganei Station North Exit8 min by bus

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Opening Hours	9:30-17:00 TuesdaysWednesdaysThursdaysFridaysSaturdaysSundaysHolidays Changes depending on the season and/or time period Last entry 60 minutes before closing Closing days: MondaysNew Year's holidaysIf a scheduled closing falls on a public holiday, the facility will remain open on the holiday and close the next day. The day following a national holiday Unscheduled closures for equipment maintenance
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Facility Info	RestroomsDining facilitiesNon-smoking areasParking JapaneseEnglish Disabled parkingAutomatic doorsWheelchair rampWheelchair liftElevatorWheelchair accessible elevatorMulti-purpose toiletToilet with handrailsDiaper changing facilitiesBaby chair/high chairFolding bed for adultsWheelchair loanStroller loanBreast feeding roomAccessible communication formats

For updated information on opening hours, closings, prices, and more, please check the official website or ask the facility directly.