Chiba Museum of Science and Industry

Chiba Museum of Science and Industry

千葉県立現代産業科学館
Established	1994
Location	Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Type	Industry, and Technology
Website	www.chiba-muse.or.jp

Chiba Museum of Science and Industry (千葉県立現代産業科学館, Chiba-kenritsu gendai sangyō kagaku-kan) is a science museum located in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The museum introduces mainly topics related to technology, for modern industry. The museum sets up its goal as to provide a place for experiencing various aspects of science and technology which is applied in industry to people at all ages.

History

Originally the site of the museum was the location for nakayama factory of Japan Wool Textile. The site was reformed by constructing the museum and other facilities including Colton Plaza.

Organization

The museum is operated by a board of 60 members presenting various organizations such as universities, companies, and foundations in Chiba prefecture.

Facilities

• Experiment Theatre
• Science Stage
• Exhibition Hall
• Library

Access

• 15 minutes walk from Shimōsa-Nakayama Station on Chūō-Sōbu Line
• 15 minutes walk from Motoyawata Station on Chūō-Sōbu Line
• 13 minutes walk from Onigoe Station on Keisei Electric Railway
• 20 minutes walk from Motoyawata Station on Toei Shinjuku Line

External links

• Official Website (in Japanese)