Nagoya Science Museum: Tickets, Planetarium, Hours and How to Get There
Last checked: October 20, 2026, against the official website of the Fuji Nagoya Science Museum. Hours, fees and closing days change, so please confirm on the official site before you go. This site is independent and is not affiliated with the museum. This post may contain affiliate links; if you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
The Nagoya Science Museum is in Sakae, in the center of the city, one subway stop from Nagoya Station. It has a large planetarium and hands-on exhibits such as a 9-meter tornado and a room at minus 30 degrees. It suits a rainy day and families with children. This guide covers the opening hours, the fees, what is in English, and how to get there.
Key takeaways
- The museum is open from 9:30 to 17:00 (last admission 16:30). It is closed on Mondays, on the third Friday of each month, and from December 29 to January 3.
- Adults pay 800 yen for the museum and the planetarium, or 400 yen for the museum only. Children up to junior high school age are free.
- The planetarium gives live explanations in Japanese only. The museum has guides in English and several other languages.
- From Nagoya Station, take the Higashiyama Line one stop to Fushimi Station, then walk 5 minutes from exit 5.
- Re-entry is allowed if you show your ticket. No food or drinks are allowed on the exhibition floors.
The short version
| Hours | 9:30 to 17:00 (last admission 16:30) |
| Closed | Mondays, the third Friday of the month, and December 29 to January 3 |
| Museum and planetarium | Adults 800 yen |
| Museum only | Adults 400 yen |
| Children | Free up to junior high school age |
| Nearest station | Fushimi Station, 5 minutes on foot from exit 5 |
| Address | 17-1 Sakae 2-chome, Naka Ward, Nagoya |
All details are from the official museum website on the date above.
Opening hours and closing days
The official site lists these hours and closing days:
- Hours. 9:30 to 17:00, with tickets sold until 16:30. The hours do not apply to the planetarium night projections.
- Closed on Mondays. If Monday is a public holiday, the museum closes on the following weekday.
- Closed on the third Friday of the month. If that Friday is a public holiday, the museum closes on the fourth Friday instead.
- New Year. Closed from December 29 to January 3.
- Changes. The official site says there may be other times when the museum is closed or open temporarily.
Admission fees
| Museum and planetarium | Museum only | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | 800 yen | 400 yen |
| High school and university students (with a student ID) | 500 yen | 200 yen |
| Up to junior high school age | Free | Free |
| Nagoya residents over 65 | 200 yen | 100 yen |
- The official site says special exhibitions have their own admission fees, set from time to time.
- A one-year regular visitor ticket is also sold. For adults it costs 3,200 yen with the planetarium and 1,600 yen for the museum only.
- You can buy tickets online on the official ticket site.
What to see
The official exhibit guide describes the building as three parts: the Life Science Building, the Astronomy Building and the Science and Technology Building. It lists these floor themes:
- Life Science Building. 5F Secrets of Life, 4F Wonders of the Human Body, 3F Clothing, Food and Housing, 2F Discovering the Earth, and the Aichi-Nagoya Nobel Laureates Commemorative Hall in the basement.
- Astronomy Building. 6F Planetarium, 5F Our Universe, 4F Science Stage.
- Science and Technology Building. 7F Stellar Garden and Observatory, 6F Frontiers of Science, 5F Matter and Energy, 4F Principles of Nature, 3F Mechanics and Technology, 2F Wonders of Science.
Four large exhibits
The official site introduces four large exhibits. Each has its own timetable, so check it on the day.
- Exploring Water. Experiments on the cycle of clouds, rain, rivers and oceans.
- Tornado Lab. A twister 9 meters high, with a show that explains tornadoes through experiments.
- Electric Discharge Lab. Bolts of electricity 4 meters long from two Tesla coils.
- Deep Freezing Lab. A room at minus 30 degrees, where you can see ice and an aurora.
The planetarium
According to the FAQ, a planetarium show runs about one hour, including a 50-minute film and the time to enter and leave. Live explanations are given only in Japanese. There are no translation devices or simultaneous interpretation. Please do not use a camera during the projection. The projection schedule and the themes are on the official site.
English and other languages
The official FAQ says the building has guides in English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, German and French, and the same information can be downloaded from the museum site. The planetarium explanations are in Japanese only.
Practical tips
From the official FAQ and the floor guide:
- Food. No food or drinks are allowed on the exhibition floors. There is a restaurant in a separate building, which you reach by leaving the museum from the 1st floor entrance hall. Show your ticket stub when you come back. The restaurant has about 47 seats. You can also eat a lunch you have brought in the three rest areas in the museum, which have 350 seats in total.
- Lockers. Coin-operated lockers are available. The coin is refunded when you collect your things.
- Re-entry. Allowed if you present your admission ticket.
- Cameras. Allowed, but not during the planetarium projection.
How to get there from Nagoya
The official directions say:
- Subway. On the Higashiyama or Tsurumai Line, walk 5 minutes south from exit 5 of Fushimi Station. Fushimi Station is one stop from Nagoya Station on the Higashiyama Line toward Fujigaoka.
- City bus. A 5-minute walk south from the Hirokoji Fushimi bus stop.
- Meitetsu bus. A 5-minute walk north from the Shirakawa Koen-mae bus stop.
- By car. Times Shirakawa Park has 58 spaces for cars and is open 24 hours. Please check the fee on the official page.
See our guide to getting around Nagoya for the subway and day tickets.
Plan your visit
- Check the Friday rule. The museum closes on the third Friday of the month, which is easy to miss.
- Pair it with a nearby sight. Fushimi and Sakae are in the center of Nagoya. See our Nagoya Castle guide and our 3-day Nagoya itinerary.
- For a rainy day, also see our Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium guide.
Map
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Nagoya Science Museum cost? Adults pay 800 yen for the museum and the planetarium, or 400 yen for the museum only. Children up to junior high school age are free.
Is the planetarium in English? No. The live explanations are in Japanese only, and there are no translation devices.
When is it closed? On Mondays, the third Friday of each month, and from December 29 to January 3.
How do I get there from Nagoya Station? Take the Higashiyama Line one stop to Fushimi Station, then walk 5 minutes from exit 5.
Can I leave and come back? Yes, if you present your admission ticket.