Saga Space Science Museum — Yumeginga

photo by ハポニアラ · CC BY 4.0

photo by ハポニアラ · CC BY 4.0

Opened in 1999; its planetarium and observatory welcome over 250,000 visitors a year.

A prefectural museum opened on 8 July 1999 in Takeo, nicknamed ‘Yumeginga’ (galaxy of dreams). Three themed zones (discovery of Saga, of the Earth, of space) with mostly interactive exhibits, a planetarium and an astronomical observatory. In 2024, for its twenty-fifth anniversary, the ‘discovery of space’ zone on the third floor was completely renovated.

Run by Saga Prefecture, with regular science workshops and live shows.

ℹ️ 520 yen adults, 310 yen high school students, 200 yen elementary/junior high students, 100 yen young children.

🚉 永島 · 14 min walk

Sources: pref.saga.lg.jp

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