Fukuoka City Science Museum

What it is

• A science museum opened on October 1, 2017.
• Replaced the Fukuoka City Children's Science and Culture Center.
• Part of the Ropponmatsu 421 commercial complex.
• Astronaut Koichi Wakata is the honorary director.

What to see

• 6th floor Science Hall and Dome Theater.
• 5th floor basic exhibition room.
• 4th floor Science & Creative Workshop and laboratory.
• 3rd floor special exhibition room.

When to go

• Closed Tuesdays, except holidays and school breaks.
• Closed December 28 to January 1.

Getting there

• Immediately accessible from Ropponmatsu Station.
• Use the Nanakuma Line to Ropponmatsu Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.