An interactive museum in Odaiba where science meets the future.
A national science museum in Odaiba, Tokyo where you can experience cutting-edge science and technology
【Miraikan – The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation】
Located in Odaiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo, the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (commonly known as "Miraikan") offers exhibits and events where visitors can experience cutting-edge science and technology. Its concept is "a place to understand what is happening in the world from a scientific perspective, and to think together and discuss what kind of future we will create."
The museum is organized into three zones—"Exploring the World," "Creating the Future," and "Connecting with the Earth"—and covers a wide range of science and technology related to our future, including robots, artificial intelligence, life sciences, the global environment, and space. Science communicators with diverse backgrounds are on hand, conveying the excitement and potential of science through dialogue with visitors.
Three recommended highlights
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1. Iconic exhibit “Geo-Cosmos”
This 6-meter-diameter Earth display, made of about 10,000 LED panels, shows how our planet has looked over the past 90 days. Because it incorporates data captured by weather satellites every day, you can view the Earth as recently as about two days ago. This iconic exhibit at Miraikan greets visitors with an overwhelming sense of scale.
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2. A diverse array of hands-on permanent exhibits
Another attraction is the museum’s original exhibits on cutting-edge science and technology. In April 2025, two permanent exhibits were unveiled: “Quantum Computer Disco,” where visitors can learn about quantum computer programming through a DJ-style experience, and “The Unread Universe,” which offers a glimpse into the frontiers of knowledge in astronomy and particle physics.
There are also many participatory, hands-on exhibits that invite visitors to touch, explore, and discover for themselves. These include “Nanairo Quest,” where you complete missions in a future city where humans live alongside robots; “Aging Park,” which allows you to simulate the aging process; and “Hello! Robot,” where you can interact with communication robots. From adults to children, everyone can enjoy the world of science and technology according to their own interests.
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3. Full-dome visual experiences at the Dome Theater
At the Dome Theater, you can enjoy films that let you experience the worlds of science and space. The programs combine a planetarium with full-dome stereoscopic visuals, projecting bright, vivid images onto the domed screen that let you sense even the atmosphere and presence around you.
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Facility Information
| Name | Miraikan – The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation |
| Address | 2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0064 |
| Access |
About a 5-minute walk from the Yurikamome “Tokyo International Cruise Terminal Station” and about a 4-minute walk from “Telecom Center Station”. About a 15-minute walk from the Tokyo Rinkai Rapid Transit Rinkai Line “Tokyo Teleport Station”. Toei buses are also available. For details, click here. |
| Parking and Bicycle Parking |
Hours: 7:00–23:00 Fees: 440 yen per hour, maximum 1,650 yen per day Capacity: 167 spaces (including 4 spaces for people with disabilities) Vehicle restrictions: length 5 m, width 1.9 m, height 2.1 m, weight 2.5 t |
| Opening Hours |
Opening hours: 10:00–17:00 (ticket purchase and admission until 16:30) Hours may change due to circumstances. |
| Closed Days |
Every Tuesday (open if Tuesday is a public holiday), December 28–January 1 Temporary closures may occur for facility maintenance. During spring, summer, and winter vacation periods, the museum may also open on Tuesdays. |
| Admission |
Permanent Exhibition Admission: Adults 630 yen, 18 and under 210 yen, preschoolers free Permanent Exhibition + Dome Theater: Adults 940 yen, 18 and under 310 yen, preschoolers 100 yen For details, click here. |
| Official Website | https://www.miraikan.jst.go.jp/ |
Other Recommended Information
Regular Programs
We also offer a rich lineup of programs held on a regular basis.
🔸Robot Demonstration “Keparan Dance Time” is held every open day, five times a day (11:10, 13:10 / 15:10 [English], 14:10, and 16:10 [Japanese]), with each performance lasting about three minutes. Miraikan’s original partner robot “Keparan” performs a lively dance to music right in front of visitors.
🔸Science Communicator Talk: A talk program covering a wide range of topics such as the future of people and daily life, cities and society, and the Earth and the universe. Participation is included with admission, and the program lasts about 15 minutes.
🔸Permanent Exhibition Highlights Tour: Held only on weekends and public holidays. Provides easy-to-understand explanations of the highlights of the exhibits.
🔸Volunteer Exhibition Tour: Held only on Saturdays and the second Sunday of the month.
Other Facilities
The museum also features a restaurant, a museum shop, and the “Oya? Kids Plaza” (children’s area), allowing visitors to enjoy their time all day long. For group visits (8 or more people), discounts are available.
Note: From October 1, 2026 to mid-April 2027, the entire museum is scheduled to be closed for facility maintenance.
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© Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
© Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
© Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
References
- Miraikan official website: https://www.miraikan.jst.go.jp/
BASIC INFORMATION
| Name |
Miraikan – The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan – The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation) |
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| Address | 2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo Access |
| Phone | 03-3570-9151 |
| Official URL | https://www.miraikan.jst.go.jp/ |
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FACILITY INFORMATION
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Children welcome -
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Paid parking lot
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Non-smoking
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Wheelchair accessible
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Near the station -
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