The museum holds the Guinness World Record for the highest altitude planetarium in the world, situated 104 meters above the ground.
The facility is integrated into the Big-i building, which serves as a landmark skyscraper in downtown Koriyama.
The Space Theatre planetarium utilizes a dual-projection system combining optical star projectors with full-dome digital displays.
The museum complex spans five distinct floors of the building, each dedicated to different aspects of space and science education.
It includes a 'Moon Walk' simulator that allows visitors to experience one-sixth of Earth's gravity.
The Koriyama City Fureai Science Museum Space Park is the world's highest altitude science museum, occupying the 20th to 24th floors of the Big-i building. Its core features include a high-definition planetarium equipped with a state-of-the-art projection system and interactive space-themed exhibits. The museum focuses on astronomy and space exploration, offering visitors a unique perspective from its elevated location above the city. The facility serves as a regional center for scientific education in Fukushima. It includes a specialized zone dedicated to demonstrating the effects of microgravity through various hands-on simulations. The observation area provides a panoramic view of the Koriyama urban landscape and surrounding geography. All exhibitions are designed to accommodate both children and adults interested in space science.
The 24th-floor observation zone offers the best unobstructed views of the city.
Check the planetarium show schedule upon arrival as specific projection themes rotate daily.
Visit the 24th-floor observation deck during clear weather to see the Bandai-Asahi National Park mountains.
Allow extra time for the hands-on physics exhibits located on the lower floors of the museum space.
Do not mistake the lobby area for the main exhibit floors; ensure you proceed to the 20th floor to start the museum experience.
Closed on Mondays; if a public holiday falls on a Monday, it closes the following day.
