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Fukuoka City Science Museum: Tickets, Planetarium and Access

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Fukuoka City Science Museum in Ropponmatsu is an easy rainy-day attraction with hands-on exhibitions, science shows, workshops and a 25-metre dome theatre. Admission to the building is free; the main exhibition and planetarium need separate tickets.

The museum is directly beside Ropponmatsu Station on the Nanakuma subway line. It works well for families, but adults can also enjoy the dome programmes and temporary exhibitions.

Museum essentials

Fees and general hours checked from the official museum information on 23 July 2026.

Address	4-2-1 Ropponmatsu, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka
Building hours	09:30–21:30; each area has its own schedule
Main exhibition	Adult ¥510; high-school student ¥310; elementary/junior-high student ¥200; preschool free
Planetarium	General programmes use the same price scale; special programmes can differ
Closed	Tuesdays and 28 December–1 January; open on Tuesday holidays and generally daily during school holidays
Parking	No museum car park; use public transport or nearby paid parking

What to see

The fifth-floor basic exhibition explores space, environment, life, living systems and the future through interactive displays. Science demonstrations and short programmes change by day, so check the activity timetable at arrival.

The sixth-floor dome theatre combines a large star field with scheduled programmes. Some programmes offer Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean audio, but availability varies by title.

Ticket planning

Buy tickets at the third-floor information counter. The exhibition and dome theatre are separate admissions; a temporary exhibition can have another price. Popular holiday dome sessions can sell out, so choose a programme before spending a long time downstairs.

The basic exhibition normally closes earlier than the building, at 18:00, with extended hours to 19:00 during summer vacation. Do not assume 21:30 is the final exhibition admission.

Useful discounts and facilities

The official page lists a 10% discount for the FUKUOKA TOURIST CITY PASS, the Fukuoka subway one-day ticket and certain other passes. Present the eligible pass at the ticket counter before purchase.

Cash, major cards, transit IC cards, e-money and QR payments are accepted at the main ticket counter. Payment options in the museum shop may differ.

Getting there

Take the Nanakuma Line to Ropponmatsu and use Exit 3. From Hakata Station, the line is direct; from the airport, transfer from the Airport Line to the Nanakuma Line in central Fukuoka. The museum has no dedicated parking.