What other travelers are saying about Chiba City Museum of Science
We had a great time at the exhibition — lots of fun, interactive activities that kept us engaged for nearly three hours!
However, access with a stroller was a bit of a challenge. There’s no public elevator, so we had to ask the staff each time to use the service elevator to move between floors.
The staff were helpful, but it would be great to improve accessibility for families with small children or anyone with mobility needs.
Overall, a very enjoyable and educational experience!
Great place but little english description. But a fun place. The films in the planetarium is also mostly in japanese, så wise to know some if you are going to watch or most of the stories will make no sense. Great views etc.
There's a lot of interactive exhibits for kids to enjoy. If you don't understand Japanese, there are no English translations in the displays but you can still enjoy the museum.
It has a lot of interesting scientific mini-game and demonstration in their permanent exhibition, which should be quite interesting even for adults who are interested in science. However, be prepared to use a translation app since all of the content are in Japanese only.
The Chiba City Museum of Science is open from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with last admission at 6:30 PM. The planetarium operates until 8:00 PM. The museum is closed on Mondays, and when Monday falls on a national holiday, it closes the following Tuesday instead.
Adult admission is ¥510, high school students pay ¥300, and both middle school and elementary school students pay ¥100. Discounts are available for groups of 30 or more people, school student groups, disability certificate holders and their attendant caretakers (one per disabled person), and Chiba city residents aged 65 or older upon presenting proper certification. Prices for special exhibitions may differ from regular admission.
The museum provides a short English pamphlet at the entrance, but most exhibit explanations throughout the facility are in Japanese. However, since the museum emphasizes hands-on, interactive experiences, visitors can still enjoy many exhibits through direct participation without requiring extensive language comprehension. The planetarium presentations are conducted entirely in Japanese and are primarily oriented toward children.
Most visitors spend between 2 to 3 hours exploring the museum's four floors of exhibitions and interactive displays. If you plan to attend a planetarium show, which typically runs around 45 minutes, you should allocate additional time. Families with children who want to fully engage with all the hands-on experiments may find themselves spending longer.
Yes, the museum is fully wheelchair accessible with elevators providing access to all floors from the 7th to 10th levels. The facility also provides infrared wireless systems for hearing-impaired visitors. Disability certificate holders receive free admission, along with one attendant caretaker per disabled person.
