The museum is fully funded and operated by Chubu Electric Power, one of Japan's major regional utility providers.
The facility features a specialized 'Omusubi' zone designed to teach children about the power grid through interactive games.
The museum occupies the lower four floors of the Chubu Electric Power headquarters building.
Exhibits include a 'Superconducting Lab' that demonstrates the properties of liquid nitrogen and magnetic levitation.
The Science Museum of Electricity (Denki no Kagakukan) is an interactive facility in Nagoya operated by Chubu Electric Power. The museum spans four floors dedicated to explaining the principles of electricity and the history of energy production. Visitors can engage with hands-on exhibits, including plasma ball displays and kinetic energy demonstrations. The 'Ohm Theater' serves as a central multimedia feature focusing on environmental themes. The museum emphasizes the relationship between modern daily life and electric power generation. Educational workshops and seasonal special exhibitions are frequently hosted on the upper levels. The facility serves as a regional hub for STEM education within the Aichi Prefecture. Its design prioritizes accessibility for families and students interested in technical science.
The interactive plasma display area on the second floor.
Check the official website for scheduled maintenance closures before arriving, as the museum occasionally closes for facility inspections.
Participate in the 'Science Show' held at the central stage to see live demonstrations of electrical phenomena.
Allow extra time to visit the museum shop which carries unique educational kits not found in standard toy stores.
Assuming all exhibits have English-language labels, as some interactive consoles are Japanese-only.
Closed on Mondays and during year-end/new-year holidays.
