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Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

How to get there and what to see · facts checked 2026-10-24

Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

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A national science museum where exhibits and films let you experience space, the Earth and the future of daily life. The whole museum is closed until 22 April 2027.

Nearest station
4 min walk from Telecom Center Station
Hours
10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30)
Admission
Permanent exhibition: adults ¥630, elementary to 18 years ¥210, under school age free. The dome theatre costs extra

What to see

  • Exploring the world (5F): a permanent-exhibition zone on space, the global environment and life.
  • Building the future (3F): a zone about the society and lifestyle we want, and the ideas that could make them real.
  • Dome Theater (6F): 3D films on a full dome screen.
  • Innovation Hall (7F): an immersive work showing the many forms of clouds.

History

A national science museum that opened in 2001.

Getting there

About 4 minutes on foot from Telecom Center Station on the Yurikamome line, or about 5 minutes from Tokyo International Cruise Terminal Station. From Tokyo Teleport Station (Rinkai Line) it is about 15 minutes.

Address:2-3-6 Aomi, Koto, Tokyo

Directions in Google Maps →Official website →

Before you go

Closed entirely from 1 October 2026 to 22 April 2027 for facility works; it reopens on 23 April 2027. Usual closing days are Tuesdays (open if a holiday) and 28 Dec–1 Jan. New exhibits are planned after reopening.

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Sources

Hours, prices and history come from the official websites and public tourism pages listed here. They can change, so check the official site before you go.

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