Oarai Science Museum

Oarai Town

Central Ibaraki

Museums/Zoos/Aquariums

This museum aims to help children learn science through hands-on exhibits and experiments. There are four themed areas: water, wind, light, and sea.
The museum is just a 5-minute walk from Oarai Sun Beach and Seaside Station shopping mall, making it the perfect addition to a day out in Oarai.

Information

Address: 12 Minatochuo, Oarai
Access: By public transport: 20-minute walk from Oarai Station on the Oarai-Kashima Line
By car: 10-minute drive along Route 51 from Mito-Oarai IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway
Business Hours: September - July 15: 10:00-16:30
July 16 - August 31: 10:00-18:00
Closed: Mondays (open Monday and closed Tuesday if a national holiday falls on Monday), over the New Year's holidays.
Occasionally closed for inspection.
Website: https://www.jaea.go.jp/09/wakuwaku/
Contact: 029-267-8989
Parking: 30 parking spots

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