Tsukuba Expo Center

Tsukuba City

Southern Ibaraki

Museums/Zoos/Aquariums

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A life-size model of the H-II Rocket, with a staggering height of 50 meters, welcomes visitors to the Tsukuba Expo Center.
See the night sky in all its glory in a 25.6-meter dome-shaped planetarium. Alternatively, you can learn about the universe, the deep sea, or different forms of energy through interactive exhibitions.
The center also hosts special science shows and classes.

Information

Address: 2-9, Azuma, Tsukuba City
Business Hours: February to November: 09:50-17:00
December to January: 09:50-16:30 (Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.)
Closed Mondays (If a national holiday falls on a Monday, the museum will be open that day and closed on Tuesday.)
Closed on the last Tuesday of each month.
Closed for the New Year holiday season from December 27 to January 3
Website: http://www.expocenter.or.jp/
Contact: 029-858-1100
Parking: 60 parking spots

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