| This museum familiarizes visitors with science, using displays related to snow, which is characteristic of Northern regions. The more than 300 displays address living things, the environment, outer space and Northern regions. Visitors can learn about science through interactive exhibits.
Don’t miss “Virtuarium,” an audiovisual presentation on the birth and evolution of life; the planetarium, one of the largest in Hokkaido; and a machine that produces artificial snowfall. Visitors can learn about science through computer programs in the computer lab. This museum is full of new displays related to multi-media. Why not visit and enjoy science at Sapporo Science Center?
Address: Atsubetsu Chuo 1-jo 5-chome 2-20, Atsubetsu ku, Sapporo
Hours: 9AM – 5PM from May to Sep.
9:30AM – 4:30PM from Oct. to Apr.
Last admission is 30 min. before closing.
Closed: Mon. (if the Mon. is a nat’l holiday, then closed that Tue. instead), the last Tue. of each month, the day after a nat’l holiday, and Dec. 28 – Jan 4
Note: Open every day during special exhibitions
Admission: 700 yen for high schoolers or older (exhibition rooms)
Free for junior high schoolers or younger
500 yen for high schoolers or older (planetarium)
Access: A 5-min. walk from JR Shin Sapporo Sta.
A 1-min. walk from Exit 1 of Shin Sapporo Subway Sta.
Parking: Parking lots are available at Sunpiazza and the Arc City Hotel.
Contact: 011-892-5001 (Sapporo Science Center)
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Sapporo Science Center
Exhibition room
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■ Facilities
| Facility |
Description |
Fee |
Note |
| Exhibition room |
More than 300 displays address outer space, Northern regions, scientific principles and more. Visitors can learn about science through interactive exhibits. |
Adult: \700; junior high schooler or younger: free |
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| Planetarium |
Images of celestial bodies projected on a dome 18 m in diameter inspire visitors with the wonders of the universe. |
Adult: \500; junior high schooler or younger: free |
Duration: 15-min. video program, 35-min. explanation by staff.
Capacity: 240
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| Virtuarium |
The origin of life, evolution and the relationships between life and environment, shown by computer graphics on a 400-inch screen with sound. |
Adult: \150, in addition to the museum entrance fee |
Duration: 20 min.
Capacity: 40
Those shorter than 130 cm cannot be seated on moving seats, for safety reasons.
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| Shop |
Goods related to science and space, including star charts designed by the museum.
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Star chart: \500.
Other goods at other prices.
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■ Attractions
| Facility |
Days |
Hours |
Venue |
Fee |
| Science show |
Daily (3 times a day) |
Weekdays: 11AM, 3PM
Weekends, nat’l holidays and days of special events: 11AM, 1PM, 3PM |
3F, science show area |
Included in
fee to the
exhibition room |
| Artificial snow machine |
Daily (4 times a day) |
Duration: 15 min. (10AM, 11:30AM, 2:45PM, 4PM) |
2F |
Included in
fee to the
exhibition room |
■ Hands-on activities
Facility |
Days |
Hours |
Venue |
Fee, Reservations |
| Sunday experiment class |
Sun. and nat’l holidays |
2PM
Duration: 30 min.
(reservations accepted from 1:30PM)
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3F, experiment room |
Free; reserve from 1:30PM
First 32 elementary and junior high schoolers
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| Sunday craft class |
Sun. and nat’l holidays |
1PM, 2PM, 3PM
(reservation accepted from 11AM to 3PM)
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1F, craft room |
\200 – \300 for materials
Reserve from 1PM to 3PM on a first come, first served basis
After one class leaves, the next class enters.
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| TV studio |
Daily (twice on weekdays, 3 times on Sun. and nat’l holidays) |
Duration: 20 min.
Weekdays: 10:30AM, 2:15PM
Weekends, nat’l holidays and during special exhibitions: 10:30AM, 2:15PM, 3:30PM
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2F, TV studio |
Included in the fee to the exhibition room
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| Low-temperature exhibition room |
Daily (3 times a day) |
Duration: 15 min.
Weekdays: 11:45AM, 1:45PM, 3:45PM
Weekends, nat’l holidays and during special exhibitions: 10:15AM, 11:45AM, 3:45PM
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2F, low-temp. exhibition room
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Included in the fee to the exhibition room
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