National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan)

The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, commonly known as Miraikan, opened in Odaiba, Tokyo, in 2001. It is operated by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and was established as a place to understand science and technology as a culture and to think about future possibilities. In addition to exhibitions, a variety of programs such as talk sessions and workshops are offered.

The museum consists of three zones: "Exploring the World," "Creating the Future," and "Connections," where visitors can experience cutting-edge science and technology up close. In particular, "Geo-Cosmos" allows you to observe the Earth in over 10 million pixels of high resolution, and you can also enjoy a life-size model of the manned submersible "Shinkai 6500" and demonstrations of the robot "ASIMO."

The audiovisual theater features the Dome Theatre Gaia, which combines full-dome visuals with a planetarium, and a VR theater where you can experience virtual spaces. Through these facilities, the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation stimulates interest across all fields of science and technology, from everyday questions to the latest technologies, the global environment, and the exploration of space. Miraikan is a wonderful place to share the role of science and technology in society and the possibilities for the future.

Basic Information

Spot Name
National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan)
Location
〒135-0064 2-3-6 Aomi, Koto City, Tokyo, Japan 
Access
15 minutes walk from Rinkai Line "Tokyo Teleport Station"
4 minutes walk from Yurikamome "Telecom Center Station"
5 minutes walk from "Tokyo International Cruise Terminal Station"
Parking
Parking for 175 cars.
(First hour costs 310 yen, then 100 yen for every additional 30 minutes.
Operating hours: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.)
Business Hours
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
*Admission tickets are sold until 30 minutes before closing time.
Regular Holiday
Closed on Tuesdays and during the New Year holidays. If Tuesday is a holiday, the venue will be open. New Year holidays: December 28 to January 1.
Fees
Adults: 630 yen; Under 18: 210 yen (Free for under 18 on Saturdays only)
Group rate (8 or more): Adults 500 yen; Under 18: 160 yen
*Special exhibitions and dome theater have separate fees.
Contact Information
Phone Number:03-3570-9151
Official Website

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Detailed Information

The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation is a national science museum that opened on July 9, 2001, in Odaiba, Tokyo. It is operated and established by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), and was founded as “a place open to all people, where science and technology are regarded as culture, and where people can think and talk about their role in society and their possibilities for the future.” It was based on Japan’s then-current science and technology policy, the “Science and Technology Basic Plan,” and aims to deepen public understanding of science and technology.

Exhibitions and Zoning
The museum is divided into the following three zones so that visitors can intuitively and experientially understand science and technology:
• “Discovering the World” Zone
This zone features exhibitions that explore the structures and mechanisms of the world around us, including space, the Earth, life, and matter.
• “Creating the Future” Zone
This zone introduces the possibilities of advanced technologies that will shape future society, such as robots, AI, and medical technologies.
• “Connecting” Zone
This zone focuses on the relationships between people, information and technology, and nature and society, offering insights into the networked modern world.

Major Exhibitions and Experience Facilities
• Geo-Cosmos
A giant Earth display, the museum’s symbol, presents real-time images of cloud movements, ocean currents, environmental data, and more in ultra-high resolution with over 10 million pixels.
• Full-scale model of Shinkai 6500
A full-scale replica of the crewed deep-sea submersible Shinkai 6500, allowing visitors to learn about the fascination and challenges of deep-sea exploration.
• ASIMO robot demonstration
Demonstrations of the ASIMO robot ended in 2022, but the museum continues to introduce the technology through video exhibits and other displays.
• Video theaters
At the Dome Theater Gaia, visitors can enjoy an immersive visual experience combining fulldome imagery and a planetarium. A VR theater is also available, offering a glimpse into future media experiences.

The Museum’s Vision and Five Initiatives
Rather than being merely an exhibition facility, Miraikan is advancing the following five initiatives as a “platform for creating the future”:
1. Thinking about the future of people
From four perspectives—life, society, Earth, and the frontier—it communicates how cutting-edge science affects the future of people.
2. Creating the future
In collaboration with research institutions, companies, and local governments, the museum hosts demonstrations and hands-on experiences with new technologies that anticipate future society.
3. Creating together
Through membership programs and digital platforms, the museum provides frameworks that encourage visitors to take an active role in shaping the future.
4. Fostering “people who create the future”
The museum places importance on developing “science communicators” who convey science and technology, offering opportunities to engage with science through exhibit explanations, dialogue events, and co-creation projects.
5. Sustainability and accessibility
The museum actively works to reduce environmental impact and improve accessibility, while also demonstrating new technologies and contributing to the sustainable development of society.

Symbol Mark and Slogan
Miraikan’s symbol mark consists of a perfect circle and arcs surrounding it, symbolizing the Earth and satellite orbits, cell division, networks (people and information), and the movement of electrons. It represents the wide range of scientific and technological fields covered by the museum.

The slogan “Mirai can” is also used, a wordplay combining “Miraikan” and “mirai o kanaeru (can),” meaning “to make the future come true.” The blank space that follows carries the hope that each person will freely envision their own future they wish to realize.

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