The Nagoya City Science Museum opened in 1962 in a building designed by Nikken Sekkei. It’s a short walk from Fushimi subway station in central Nagoya. The planetarium is part of the museum, and its shows are aimed at a broad age range that includes preschool children, going beyond pretty skies to explain real astronomy.
The one thing to plan around is the planetarium’s schedule. Shows start at fixed times, and once a show has begun, no one gets in, even with a ticket. Build the rest of the visit around the showtime rather than the other way round.
From 1 October 2026, adult tickets cost ¥1,000 with the planetarium or ¥500 for the exhibition rooms only. High-school and university students pay ¥600 or ¥300 with a student ID. Special exhibitions have their own fee.
The café-restaurant can’t be reached from inside the museum. You walk out through the entrance hall and show your ticket to come back in. Packed lunches are fine, but inside the museum they can only be eaten in the rest rooms. The baby room is for women only. Men who need hot water for formula can ask at the General Affairs office on the first floor of the Science and Technology Building.
Family FAQ
How much does Nagoya City Science Museum cost?
Children of junior-high-school age and younger get in free, planetarium included.
Can you bring a stroller to Nagoya City Science Museum?
The museum doesn't rent out strollers or store them.
Where are the toilets at Nagoya City Science Museum?
There are toilets on every floor, with child-sized urinals, baby chairs, multi-purpose toilets and ostomate-friendly toilets.
