A curator-led sky
General projections combine a monthly astronomical theme with live explanations.
Official experience information ↗Planetarium visitor guide · Iconic collection
Nagoya City Science Museum Planetarium
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
A different sky story with every curator
The silver sphere and exterior of Nagoya City Science Museum · Photo: 名古屋太郎 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons thumbnail; no local edits. Display may crop to fit the card. The source author reports cropping to 16:9 and perspective adjustment.
Your visit plan
Plan this visit
Choose your day; the official program confirms shows and admission.
- Access
- Consult the monthly projection schedule and select a museum-and-planetarium ticket.
- Booking
- Use the official ticket service and check the current projection schedule; a museum ticket alone does not identify your dome session.
Nagoya City Science Museum PlanetariumDates flexible · Admission separate
A personal visit idea. Confirm shows, admission and tickets with the venue.
Official dated programs
What’s on at Nagoya City Science Museum Planetarium
Published dates from the same Events catalog. Confirm the current program, tickets and any weather or access changes with the venue.
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Check the official program ↗An iconic astronomy destination
A different sky story with every curator
The museum’s main projection changes astronomical themes each month and adds live commentary from its curators.
Choose the right session
General, Family Hour, and group sessions have different schedules; check the current calendar.
Official experience information ↗
The silver sphere and exterior of Nagoya City Science Museum
Photo: 名古屋太郎 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons thumbnail; no local edits. Display may crop to fit the card. The source author reports cropping to 16:9 and perspective adjustment.
The spherical planetarium exterior at Nagoya City Science Museum
Photo: 名古屋太郎 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Unmodified Wikimedia Commons rendition; no local pixel or format edits. Display framing may crop.
Stella editorial suggestion
Make a visit of it
A suggested order for your outing. Adjust it around the official show schedule, opening hours and your needs.
Check the language first
Stella suggestion: decide whether Japanese-only live narration fits your group before reserving.
Pair the dome with museum time
Stella suggestion: choose a session, then allow additional time to explore the science museum.
Before you travel
Plan the real visit
Visitor facts are source-reviewed. Check the venue for current opening hours, showtimes, admission and availability.
- Admission
Choose museum-and-planetarium admission rather than museum-only admission.
Documented in official informationOfficial source 1 ↗- Booking
Use the official ticket service and check the current projection schedule; a museum ticket alone does not identify your dome session.
Documented in official informationOfficial source 1 ↗Official source 2 ↗- Visit length
A regular planetarium projection is approximately 50 minutes.
Documented in official informationOfficial source 1 ↗- Pricing
The official table lists ¥800 for adult museum-and-planetarium admission; concessions and special exhibitions differ.
Documented in official informationOfficial source 1 ↗- Show language
Live explanations are only in Japanese. Translation devices and simultaneous interpretation are not provided.
Documented in official informationOfficial source 1 ↗- Age guidance
Family Hour is intended for preschool and early elementary children and their families. It is a separate session category; check the current schedule.
Documented in official informationOfficial source 1 ↗- Accessibility & sensory information
Wheelchair spaces in the planetarium are reserved by phone on 052-201-4486 during open-day office hours; availability must be confirmed. The museum has multifunctional toilets on every floor. A connecting route between buildings includes stairs; ask staff for the suitable route.
Documented in official informationOfficial source 1 ↗Official source 2 ↗Official source 3 ↗- Getting there
The museum is about five minutes south on foot from Fushimi Station exit 5.
Documented in official informationOfficial source 1 ↗- Weather & program changes
The planetarium is an indoor projection; confirm any closure or ticket-change conditions directly.
Not confirmed — check with the venue
Official evidence
Sources & review dates
Each source identifies the visitor details it supports. Suggested itineraries are Stella editorial guidance; confirm tickets and current programs directly with the operator.
- Nagoya Science Museum — General Projections ↗
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- Nagoya Science Museum — Projection Schedule ↗
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- Nagoya Science Museum — Admission Fees ↗
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- Nagoya Science Museum — Planetarium Language FAQ ↗
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- Nagoya Science Museum — Directions ↗
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- Nagoya City Science Museum — Family Hour ↗
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- Nagoya Science Museum — planetarium wheelchair seating reservations ↗
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- Nagoya Science Museum — wheelchair routes and connecting stairs ↗
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- Nagoya Science Museum — accessible toilets ↗
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