The museum preserves the heritage of two founding companies: Shibaura Engineering Works and Tokyo Electric Company.
Visitors can view the original 'Gekko' (Moonlight) desk lamp, which was Japan's first domestically produced incandescent bulb.
The facility houses a replica of the world's first induction motor, a cornerstone of industrial automation.
It maintains a specialized library focusing on the history of electrical technology in Japan.
Interactive exhibits utilize augmented reality to explain how smart grids function in modern cities.
The museum floor space covers approximately 1,600 square meters.
Some historical exhibits include early 20th-century radio equipment and vacuum tube prototypes.
The museum actively showcases energy-saving technologies including fuel cell and geothermal systems.
The Toshiba Science Museum showcases the evolution of Japanese industrial technology through interactive displays and historical artifacts. It is divided into three main zones: the Future Zone, the History Zone, and the Science Zone. The facility highlights Toshiba's contributions to electrical engineering, including the development of Japan's first light bulbs, electric washing machines, and refrigerators. The Science Zone features hands-on experiments designed to demonstrate principles of electricity and magnetism. The History Zone displays a comprehensive collection of Toshiba's legacy products dating back to the 19th century. The museum serves as a research and educational hub for understanding the intersection of past innovations and future smart-community technologies. It is located within the Lazona Kawasaki complex, an integrated urban development project.
The central entrance atrium featuring the historical product timeline display.
Check the official website for scheduled science experiment demonstrations which occur periodically throughout the day.
Use the interactive tablets provided in the History Zone to access detailed technical specifications of displayed products.
The museum is indoors, making it an ideal activity during inclement weather.
Do not attempt to touch historical artifacts housed in glass display cases, even if other interactive stations encourage tactile engagement.
Closed on Mondays and during occasional facility maintenance days.
