Oarai Wakuwaku Science Museum
Museum / Science Museum
A water science museum situated right in front of sprawling ocean located at the Marine Tower-minami Intersection a 20-minute walk from Oarai Station on the Oarai Kashima Line. The first floor of the museum looks at the world of the sea bottom, while the second floor focuses on the ocean surface and includes exhibits which you can touch and interact with. The museum also holds events every Saturday and Sunday introducing the wonders of the sea through crafting classes and experiments. In addition, there's a playground in the square in front of the museum for small children to play.
Spot details
- Address
- Ibaraki Pref. Higashibarakigunoaraimachi Minatochuou 12
- Phone
- 0292678989
- Hours
- 10:00-15:30(Last entry15:00)
- Closed
- Monday, Tuesday (The next day for Public holidays), Regular Maintenance and inspection days of exhibits
- Fees
- [Admission fee] Adults200yen, small/Junior high school students100yen, 65 and over/Elementary school students less than Free
- Parking Lot
- Available(30spaces)
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Available
- Wi-Fi
- Not available
- Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
- Yes
- Average budget
- [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
- Estimated stay time
- 30-60 minutes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available
- Infant friendly
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
Review
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- う-ん
- 入場券を買おうとしたら「本当にご覧になられますか?」と聞かれた確かに内容は???的なものが多いのですが他では見られない、貴重なものが展示されています
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- 子供が喜ぶ
- わくわく科学館という名前の通り、子供目線で作られていてとても楽しい場所でした。大人ももちろん楽しめます。
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- さすが、筑波
- としか思えない。もし、そうじゃなかったら、イマイチ。ただ、奉仕といういみでは、とても有意義な施設。周りの公園もよい。皆で遊ぼうぞ!
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