What other travelers are saying about Kobe Science Museum
I visited this science museum with my 5-year-old daughter during our trip to Kobe. The entrance fee was discounted by half (300 yen for adults and free for preschoolers) due to maintenance work on two exhibition halls on the first floor, but we didn’t mind since there were plenty of other interesting exhibits to enjoy. We originally planned to watch a movie at the planetarium, but unfortunately, the scheduled film wasn’t showing because of a large group reservation. While disappointing, they explained the situation clearly before we purchased our tickets, so it was understandable.
The museum had 5 to 6 exhibition halls, each with a different theme and highly interactive displays. The entire space was clean, quiet, and well-maintained, and the staff at each exhibit were attentive and helpful. Our favourite experience was watching the sun in real-time through their 104-year-old telescope, equipped with a special filter. Despite being marketed as a "teenagers’ museum," our 5-year-old daughter had a great time and was fully engaged.
I recommend visiting the museum and then heading to the nearby Minamikoen (南公園) playground to make the most of your Portliner ticket for a full day of fun.
Very nice and suitable for children, spending time there is valuable and fun. Super satisfied playing the interactive teaching machines and systems. Very unique and special, facilities this high quality is not easily seen around the world.
Toilets are super clean and maintained well. Really relaxing if you are on a trip.
Regret but not suitable for foreigners since all the information is in japanese. The only good thing is planetarium but the entrance fee will be double if you want to watch planetarium. The building and inside is a bit old.
