What other travelers are saying about Ehime Prefectural Science Museum
The Ehime Prefectural Science Museum (愛媛県総合科学博物館), located in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture, opened in November 1994. It aims to deepen public understanding of science and technology, foster a creative culture supported by scientific advancements, and contribute to the progress of science and industry in the region.
The planetarium features a hybrid system combining the latest optical and full-dome digital projection systems, offering immersive shows that inspire contemplation about the universe, Earth, and life. The natural history section's renovation included updating the popular animatronic dinosaur exhibits and integrating new materials from the former Prefectural Museum.
The museum's building, designed by Kisho Kurokawa Architects & Associates, includes permanent exhibitions such as the Nature Hall, Science and Technology Hall, and Industry Hall, as well as outdoor displays. It features the world's second-largest planetarium, with a dome diameter of 30 meters.
Popularly known as "Kahaku," the museum attracts around 200,000 visitors annually. It offers various classes and lectures, sharing research findings with students and the general public, thus contributing to the spread and enhancement of scientific education in Ehime Prefecture.
The dinosaurs are unbelievable. How do they move so naturally, and so quietly? No sound of animatronics at all. Some of the taxidermy work is hilariously bad, like this lion. Overall, super fun every time.
Was excellent. Equally as good as the Osaka science museum (which was outstanding) - but without the crowds. Can’t believe it isn’t more popular. Our kids (10 & 8) loved it. Plenty to look at, touch, and interact with. Could easily spend 1/2 a day here. Plenty of parking and relatively easy to find once exiting the highway.
Ehime Science Museum of Niihama, Ehime
You need to take a bus from city to the specific place coz’ it is far from the city
They have their own Museum and Historic View of Niihama. They also have a Planetarium and Kids Corner also.
One of the best attraction is the Jurassic Period where they have a Dinosaur Figure.
The place is silent and peaceful and you can have a piece of mind here
Close evey first Tuesday of the month. So sad. Just look around the front of this museum and the design if the building looks good.
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The museum is open 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (last entry 5:00 PM). Closed on Mondays (or the following Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday), except the first Monday of each month. Also closed December 26 to January 1. Open daily during spring and summer school vacations.
Permanent exhibitions: ¥510 for adults, ¥260 for seniors (65+), free for elementary and junior high students. Planetarium: ¥540 for adults, ¥280 for seniors and students. Combined tickets available at discounted rates. Group discounts for 20 or more visitors.
Yes. Four floors of hands-on interactive exhibits include animatronic dinosaurs, a full-sized Botchan Train, building blocks with marble runs, and physics experiments. Free admission for children under junior high school age. Most families spend 3 to 4 hours at the museum.
The 30-meter dome planetarium projecting 25,000 stars, life-sized animatronic Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops, modernist architecture by Kisho Kurokawa, full-sized Botchan Train, Formula 3000 racing car, and hands-on science experiments across three exhibition halls.
