Museum / Science Museum Spots in Chiba Area

  • Museum of Aeronautical Sciences
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    4.0
    296 Reviews
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    Chiba Pref. Sambugunshibayamamachi Iwayama 111-3
    The Museum of Aeronautical Sciences is the place to learn about the science of aviation and aviation technology. Museum visitors can enjoy the outdoor exhibition plaza, which displays Cessnas, helicopters, and other aircraft. The indoor portion of the museum contains exhibits of aviation-related art and serves as the site for pre-licensing seminars for aspiring aeronautical radio operators. The museum shop sells scale models of aircraft and a large selection of other aviation-related souvenirs and novelties.

    Big & spacious place to walk around to view the aeroplanes. I did not buy tickets to enter the building. I just hung around outside & walked around to peek into the aeroplanes.

  • Otaki Castle Museum
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    3.5
    99 Reviews
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    Chiba Pref. Isumigunotakimachi Otaki 481
    This history museum’s permanent exhibition focuses on Boso’s castle and its castle town, both in the medieval era and in recent times. The museum exhibits artifacts related to it, like armor, antique equipment, and ancient documents, as well as materials on life in samurai society and the castle town. Since Honda Tadakatsu was once the castle’s lord, it was built on the famous Otaki ruins of the Kazusa clan’s inner citadel (Tadakatsu was one of the four generals that served Tokugawa Ieyasu).

    Ootaki is an old castle town that was ruled by Katsuie Honda, a prominent subordinate of Ieyasu Tokugawa in the late 16th century. The township has preserved many of its Edo period merchant houses...

  • Chiba City Museum of Science
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    4.0
    71 Reviews
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    Chiba Pref. Chibashi Chuou-ku Chuou 4-5-1 Qiball (Kibor) 7 - 10 F
    This museum of science is located along the Togane-kaido Street in the center of Chuo Ward, Chiba City, just a short six-minute walk from Chiba-Chuo Station. It features a planetarium and an area with exhibits. The exhibit area is divided into three sections and offers interactive display each such as: “Geo Town” —where you can learn about the earth’s environment and space, “Techno Town” —where you can learn about science and technology in our daily lives, and “Wonder Town” —where you can learn about sound, light, and numbers.

    A really great, hands-on museum that was both fun and informative. Luckily we had a Japanese-speaker with us, although staff were also very friendly and helpful. The planetarium was stunningly well...

  • Sekiyado-jo Museum
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    3.5
    43 Reviews
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    Chiba Pref. Nodashi Sekiyadosangenya 143-4
    "Chiba Prefectural Sekiyado-jo Museum has a tower that is a replica of the one at Sekiyado Castle. The theme of the museum is ""The River and the Industries Related to It."" It exhibits materials connected with the history and folk customs of Sekiyado, in its role in transport on the Tone River, and the history of the Sekiyado domain and Sekiyado Castle as shown in models and videos. The museum also sponsors lectures about the history of Sekiyado and the local cuisine, experiential learning sessions, and other such events."

    The museum excellently describes the key role of Sekiyado for river transport & communications in the Kanto area before rail & roads. There are displays showing how the Tone river, by early 18th...

  • Urayasu City Folk Museum
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    4.0
    51 Reviews
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    Chiba Pref. Urayasushi Nekozane 1-2-7
    This museum is located at Nekozane1-Chome, Urayasu City. This museum's permanent exhibit starts with the outdoor Urayasu Town display and moves indoors to themed exhibition rooms of Umiokakeru, and Umitotomoni, introducing the life of the fishing village and its relationship with the ocean when it was at its peak. In the museum is a cafe restaurant and on weekends, retro Japanese sweets are sold in atraditional period style building.

    We had difficullty to find the correct bus stop to take the bus to Urayasu Local Museum from Kasai Subway, fortunately we didnt give up easyly and we reached the Museum at the end. We are the only...

  • Chiba Museum of Science and Industry
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    4.0
    39 Reviews
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    Chiba Pref. Ichikawashi Onitaka 1-1-3
    "Chiba Museum of Science and Industry offers visitors a chance to use experimental equipment for experiential learning about the history of industry in Chiba Prefecture and the principles of science and technology adapted for these industries. Its permanent exhibit is composed of three sections: ""The History of Modern Industry,"" ""An Invitation of Cutting-Edge Technology,"" and ""Creativity Plaza."" In addition, it features events such as daily demonstration experiments, rotating exhibits, and manual training classes, and in the summer, it also holds planetarium shows."

    私たちの生活を様々な製品やサービスも、当たり前のようにそこにあるのではなく、それらを発明するのに、大量且つ効率的に生産するのに、あるいは日々の暮らしを支え続けるのに、人々の不断の努力と叡智が積み重なっていることを学ぶことが出来る施設である。いくつかのエリアに分けられており、総じて子供向けの施設であるが、勿論大人でも充分に楽しむことが出来る。 施設名に『科学』とあるが、展示されている構成要素のほとん...

  • Natural History Museum and Institute, Chiba
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    4.0
    24 Reviews
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    Chiba Pref. Chibashi Chuou-ku Aobachou 955-2
    "Natural History Museum and Institute, Chiba, is located in Aobanomori Park. Its permanent exhibit, organized around the theme of ""Nature and Humans of the Boso Peninsula,"" is composed of three parts: ""Boso Nature Magazine,"" ""The History of Boso,"" and ""Connections between Nature and Humans."" The exhibits include diorama replicas of natural environments in Boso, fossils, live small animals, and duplicates of cultural artifacts. All of these help visitors learn about the natural environment and history of the Boso Peninsula. In addition to rotating exhibits and special events, there is also an ecology park in which visitors can observe and study the ecology of the animals and plants in Boso Peninsula."

    The exhibits in this museum were great and it was a fantastic way to spend a rainy day in Tokyo. There was very little information in English though, which meant that I really didnt get a great...

  • Abiko City Museum of Birds
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    4.0
    29 Reviews
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    Chiba Pref. Abikoshi Kounoyama 234-3
    This museum has three permanent exhibits: Around Tega Marsh, The World of Birds, and Harmony Among People and Birds. Visitors learn more about birds here through displays that include seasonal reproductions of Tega Marsh, bird specimens from around the world, and a restored fossil Archaeopteryx. The museum also runs hands-on educational workshops and nature programs at Tega Marsh and other nearby sites.

    我孫子市の手賀沼の岸辺にある博物館で、世界1位クラスの規模を誇ります。 たくさんの種類の鳥のはく製を見る事が出来ますし、手賀沼の景色も楽しめます。

  • Matsudo Museum
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    4.0
    21 Reviews
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    Chiba Pref. Matsudoshi Sendabori 671
    "Matsudo Museum is located inside Forest and Park for the 21st Century. The concept behind it is ""Seeing, Touching, and Feeling with Your Whole Body,"" and it contains exhibits portraying the history of Matsudo, dating back to Paleolithic times. An exhibit that recreates Matsudo's mammoth apartment block project Tokiwadaira Danchi, gives visitors a feeling for everyday life in the late 1950s and early 1960s."

    松戸の歴史がわかります。時代ごとに展示されていてとてもわかりやすいです。 個人的にお気に入りは当時の団地を再現した展示施設です。とても懐かしい思いになるはず。

  • National Museum of Japanese History
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    Chiba Pref. Sakurashi Jounaichou 117
    The National Museum of Japanese History was founded in 1981 as a research institution to promote education with material displays and exhibitions on historical, archeological and folkloric research. In addition to its permanent exhibits, the museum also has plans for special exhibitions offering a limited chance to view highly valuable items, making it a place that truly deepens access to Japan’s history.
  • Kasori Shell Mounds Museum
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    4.0
    31 Reviews
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    Chiba Pref. Chibashi Wakaba-ku Sakuragi 8-33-1
    Kasori Shell Mounds Museum is located inside Kasori Shell Mounds Jomon Site Park. Kasori Shell Mound is Japan's largest shell mound from the Jomon period (10000 B.C.E.?300 B.C.E.) and has been designated a Special Historic Site of Japan. The museum's permanent exhibits are centered around earthenware and stone implements excavated from the mound. Visitors can deepen their knowledge of the characteristics of Jomon period shell mounds and the history of research about them. Twice a year there are classes about making Jomon earthenware, and during summer vacation, it offers educational activities about the Jomon period, including lectures and classes, and experiential learning programs.

    Kasori Shell mound was designated as a Special Historical Site on Oct 13, 2017. This is the largest shell mound in Japan. It is said that this shell mound is older than 5000 years. There is a...

  • Coastal Branch of Natural History Museum and Institute, Chiba
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    3.5
    26 Reviews
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    Chiba Pref. Katsurashi Yoshio 123
    "The Coastal Branch of the Natural History Museum and Institute, Chiba, has a permanent exhibit based on four themes: ""The Sea around Boso,"" ""The Many Faces of the Sea,"" ""The Natural Environment around the Museum,"" and ""Let's Play with the Ocean."" There are dioramas the depict the sea, beaches, and tidal flats of Boso along with rotating seasonal exhibits that about the surrounding natural environment. These exhibits bring visitors in close contact with the sea and natural environment around Boso. Occasionally, the museum sponsors nature study session and other outdoor events, as well as holding specimen preparation events and experiential learning sessions at the Ocean Experience Corner."

    入場料200円とお手頃価格の割に、充実した房総の自然を堪能できました。お勧めです。 展示の仕方などは王道ですが、房総半島の地形、自然などがわかりますよ。なお、魚、貝、鳥などの標本が結構ありました。

  • Suigo Sawara Dashi Kaikan
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    3.5
    25 Reviews
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    Chiba Pref. Katorishi Sawara B 3368
    The Suigo Sawara Dashi Kaikan gives a thorough introduction to the Sawara Dashi Festival and its Sawara Bayashi festival music that has been passed down over 300 years. The floats, sculptures, and large dolls on exhibit are replaced around the time of the summer and the autumn festivals, letting visitors enjoy new exhibits every year. The Sawara Dashi Festival and its Sawara Bayashi festival music are National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties.

    佐原市街の中央を流れる小野川をはさんで、東側の本宿では八坂神社の祭礼である夏祭り、西側の新宿地区では諏訪神社の祭礼である秋祭りが行われます。館内には、夏祭りの山車10台のうち1台、秋祭りの山車15台のうち1台が展示されています。BGMに佐原囃子が流れており、優雅で哀調のあるメロディーは祭り気分を盛り上げます。

  • Noda City Museum
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    4.0
    17 Reviews
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    Chiba Pref. Nodashi Noda 370-8
    This museum exhibits local materials related to the history, culture and traditions of Noda City. Besides permanent exhibits themed on the life and culture of those who lived in Noda and displays of materials related to the famous local product of soy sauce, it has special exhibits covering a wide range of themes such as Noda's architecture, folk arts, soy sauce barrels, senbei rice crackers and the Tone Canal.

    旧茂木佐平治邸が無料公開されており、敷地内に郷土博物館があります。旧茂木邸は庭や応接間など見所が多く、お風呂も興味深かったです。郷土博物館もモダンな建物で、どちらも無料で入館できます。

  • Ichikawa City History Museum
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    4.0
    13 Reviews
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    Chiba Pref. Ichikawashi Horinouchi 2-27-1
    "Ichikawa City History Museum contains displays of the city's history and culture, beginning with the Kamakura period (1185?1333). The exhibits are divided into three categories: ""Seaside,"" ""Waterways and Roads,"" and "" Plateaux,"" with displays of people's lives, and an area with exhibits related to local industries. In addition to a permanent exhibit, ""Local Traditions and People,"" which has displays about people, cultural artifacts, and folkloric events connected with Ichikawa, the museum also sponsors temporary exhibits and opportunities for experiential learning. "

    入場料が無料なので魅力で、博物館の見学が終わったら、森や緑の中を散歩できます。 松戸や市川から、路線バスでも行けます。

  • Sodegaura City Local Museum
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    4.0
    8 Reviews
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    Chiba Sodegaura-shi Shimonitta 1133
    Located in Sodegaura Park, this museum was built to provide local materials and information. The museum regularly holds special exhibitions and lectures.

    展示物も、かなりしっかりしたものでした。 これで無料とはすごい。過去の展示物に解説を加えたパンフレットを、本にまとめたりしてくれないかな…。 学芸員の方の努力が素晴らしいです。もっと多くの人に見てもらいたい。

  • Chiba Prefectural Central Museum, Ohtone Branch
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    3.5
    8 Reviews
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    Chiba Pref. Katorishi Sawara Ha 4500
    This museum is adjacent to the Suigo Sawara Ayame Park at the edge of Yodaura Bay. They have a permanent exhibition that teaches about the area including with themes of the nature and history of the Tone River and the Agriculture of Chiba Prefecture. There are many historical items related to water transport on the Tone River, such as a 1/5 scale takasebune model boat. Some exhibits showcase the history of this waterfront area with film and audio, and the museum's many small-scale displays are intriguing. There is also an aquarium and a pond on the premises where you can observe the flora and fauna of the Tone River. There are fun activities for kids, too, like feeding the carp in the pond.

    千葉県の博物館の支店的な存在です。佐原を中心にした、利根川周辺の歴史や風俗などぉ紹介しています。コンパクトながら、内容の濃い展示になっています。

  • Experience Museum Chiba Prefectural Boso-no-Mura
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    Chiba Pref. Imbagunsakaemachi Ryukakuji 1028
    Chiba Prefectural Boso-no-Mura lets you experience traditional Boso lifestyle and crafts yourself, and has displays on samurai, merchant, and farm families as well as ancient artifacts excavated from all over the prefecture to teach about the area’s culture. There’s so much to do, it’s fun no matter how often you visit!
  • Isumi Countryside Museum
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    4.0
    5 Reviews
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    Chiba Isumi-shi Yamasa 93-1
    The museum is located in Isumi City and is built in a Japanese style to blend in with the rural landscape. Paintings by local Japanese painters and arts and crafts are also on display.

    行元寺 客殿が改修中の間 伊八の欄間彫刻がこちらで展示されている 行願寺客殿は拝観料¥500が必要だがこちらの施設は無料 しかし 展示替中で週末まで入れません

  • Chiba City Folk Museum
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    Chiba Pref. Chibashi Chuou-ku Inohana 1-6-1
    Chiba City Folk Museum is located in Inohana Park, which is the site of the former residence of the feudal Chiba clan, Inohana Castle. In addition to permanent exhibits of harquebus guns, swords, and armor, there are also rotating exhibits about the history of the Chiba clan and the history of Chiba prefecture. The museum is housed in a four-layered, five-story replica of the castle keep, and the top floor is an observation platform.

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The Boso Peninsula forms the main body of Chiba prefecture, and this is where you’ll find its endless warm water beaches and jagged mountains. Further inland, Narita - most famous as the home of Narita Airport - is a secret haven of tradition and history in the form of centuries-old Shinshoji Temple and quaint wooden Edo buildings. Chiba prefecture is also home to both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.

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