Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan)
Take on a futuristic journey in this family-friendly museumMiraikan, meaning ‘hall of the future’, provides visitors with opportunities to gain an insight into the cutting-edge science and technology in various ways, including permanent exhibitions, demonstration, experimental lessons and websites, to name a few. Visit the Gaia theatre for a unique and fun experience. Moreover, don't miss the popular interactive demonstrations of the humanoid robot ASIMO and the lifelike android Otonaroid.
1. At Miraikan, you can gain a better understanding of the world around us by learning the science of the modern world and of the future awaiting us.
2. Three permanent exhibitions invite you to learn more about the planet Earth, to explore outer space, and to imagine where the future might take humanity.
3. The gift shop is full of games, toys and souvenirs that let you take the fun of learning home and share it with others.
4. “Miraikan” is a nickname that means “Future Museum”. Its logo, a sphere crossed by bands, suggests many scientific images, from a tiny atom to a planet orbited by satellites.
5. Meet the robot ASIMO when you visit! The museum puts on four 10-minute demonstrations every day for visitors.
