[Miyagi Prefecture] Full of wonders! ``3M Sendai City Science Museum'' is a spot that stimulates children's curiosity

The 3M Sendai City Science Museum in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture is a facility based on the concept of "Touch Science, Experimental Chemistry." There are many exhibits that can be touched, and it is gaining popularity as a spot that tickles the curiosity of children.

This article provides an introduction to the 3M Sendai City Science Museum, as well as information on its highlights and points of interest. Please use this as a reference when you visit.

Basic information about 3M Sendai City Science Museum

5 minutes walk from Asahigaoka Station on the Municipal Subway Namboku Line. 3M Sendai City Science Museum is a building with a unique exterior made of reinforced steel, located in the lush Daihara Forest Park.

name

3M Sendai City Science Museum

address

4-1 Daihara Shinrinkoen, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 981-0903

telephone number

022-276-2201

Fee

Adults: 550 yen, high school students: 320 yen, junior high school students and under: 210 yen (group discounts available)

business hours

9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (Admission until 4:00 p.m.)

Holiday

Every Monday, 4th Thursday of every month, etc.

access

Approximately 5 minutes walk from Asahigaoka Station on the Sendai City Subway Namboku Line

Alternatively, about 30 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway "Sendai Miyagi IC"

parking

Yes (200 units)

Recommended points of 3M Sendai City Science Museum

There are three reasons why we recommend 3M Sendai City Science Museum:

  • Available at reasonable prices
  • OK even on rainy days! Allows children to play without getting bored
  • Full of scientific mysteries that even adults can enjoy

At the 3M Sendai City Science Museum, both children and adults can learn about science while having fun. Everyone should be able to experience the experience of experiencing various scientific phenomena in their daily lives.

This is a particularly recommended spot for those who want their children to learn knowledge through play. This facility is available at a reasonable price regardless of the weather, so you can feel free to visit.

Exhibition at 3M Sendai City Science Museum

3M Sendai City Science Museum is a four-story building, with exhibition spaces mainly on the third and fourth floors.

  • 3rd floor: Lifestyle
  • 4th floor: Natural history science and engineering

I will introduce the contents of each.

3rd floor: Lifestyle exhibition

This exhibit allows visitors to experience science in their daily lives, making them realize that science is deeply connected to even the most casual aspects of everyday life. Another reason for its popularity is that in addition to the panel and model exhibits, there are also plenty of hands-on experiences for children to enjoy.

  • A room where you can't stand up straight
  • A machine wrapped in a large soap bubble
  • car driving simulation
  • A room that appears to change size due to an optical illusion
  • Fossil excavation corner
  • Exhibits where you can learn about car construction and parts
  • A corner where you can learn about genes and cells, etc.

There are many corners where children can get interested and experience wonder.

In addition, in the Challenge Lab on the floor, hands-on events such as crafts and experiments are held from time to time.

4th floor: Natural history exhibits

The main area displays exhibits of creatures living in the hometown, as well as fossils, minerals, and other specimens.

In the center, various plants and minerals are arranged in a jungle gym structure. This is an area that will stimulate your sense of adventure as you pass through the jungle gym.

In addition, there are specimens of seven types of elephants and exhibits about the ecosystem from the Ou Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. The corner where you can experience an earthquake and learn about the mechanisms of the earth is also popular.

4th floor: Science and engineering exhibits

This area exhibits various phenomena that are the basis of science, such as elements, light, and magnetism.

You can learn about the fundamentals of the inventions and technologies that enrich modern life. Science and engineering are difficult fields that are often avoided, but 3M Sendai City Science Museum is designed to allow both adults and children to study together.

summary

In this article, we introduced "3M Sendai City Science Museum" in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.

The 3M Sendai City Science Museum, with its concept of ``Touch Science, Experiment Chemistry'', is a recommended spot especially for families. You can develop scientific knowledge through play. Another great thing is that children can play for a long time at a reasonable price.

Why not consider it as one of your go-to destinations?

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