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National Museum of Nature and Science
A major Ueno museum of dinosaurs, nature, Earth and Japanese science. Choosing one or two themes makes a family visit easier.
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Family days out around Tokyo
Find a family day out or overnight escape from Tokyo by age, budget and transport.
16 family-friendly places
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Miraikan — National Museum of Emerging Science
A national science museum in Aomi exploring space, robotics, the planet and future society, with a dome theatre.
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Tokyo Water Science Museum
A free interactive museum in Ariake exploring the water cycle, purification and everyday water use.
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Science Museum
A hands-on museum in Kitanomaru Park where families explore everyday science and technology through interactive exhibits.
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Minato Science Museum
A permanent Toranomon science stop sharing its building with the Meteorological Science Museum; the planetarium has a separate fee.
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Space Travelium TeNQ
A Tokyo Dome City indoor space combining exhibitions, VR and enquiry or art programmes around space travel.
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Itabashi Tropical Environment Museum
An indoor conservatory and aquarium introducing tropical ecosystems and environments.
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Itabashi Education Science Museum
A public science museum with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium and experiments.
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Gas Science Museum
A free Toyosu science museum using games and interactive exhibits to explore energy, daily life and the environment.
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Shibuya Children’s Science Centre Hachilabo
A free hands-on science centre with interactive exhibits, experiments, making workshops and science programmes.
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Nakano ZERO Planetarium
A public planetarium with seasonal sky programmes and family presentations.
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Edogawa Children's Future Centre
A public learning centre offering inquiry courses and study space for elementary pupils.
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Yamanashi Science Center
Hands-on exhibits, workshops, a planetarium and outdoor play make a flexible stop in any weather.
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Katsushika Science Education Center
A public learning centre supporting school-age inquiry through science, experiments, nature and astronomy.
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Ecol Togoshi
A free public environmental learning centre in Togoshi Park with hands-on exhibits.
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Minato Eco-Plaza
An environmental learning centre with displays, resources and a library; dated workshops can be found in Events.
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We may earn a commission from qualifying bookings through these links.Tokyo family days out: frequently asked questions
Does free admission mean the whole family pays nothing?
The free filter follows the admission category in our directory. Some venues waive admission only for children; special exhibitions, activities and parking may cost extra. Compare the detail page with official ticket information to budget for everyone.
Do half-day and full-day filters include travel time?
These filters use the visit duration in our directory, excluding your journey from home. Allow extra time for meals, naps, queues and station transfers, and plan a distant outing around one main destination.
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Are child tickets based on age or school grade?
Venues use different age or school-grade bands, which may not match overseas school systems. Read the package eligibility and carry age identification when your child is near a boundary.
Can I enter with a screenshot of my e-ticket?
Some tickets require a live voucher opened online and validation by venue staff. Log in before arrival, check the number of tickets and keep your phone charged. Do not activate a staff-validated ticket yourself.
Does admission include every activity inside?
Special exhibitions, reserved seats, job slots and seasonal activities can have separate rules or fees. Fast entry does not remove queues inside. Check whether your must-do experience is included.