Space LABO: Journey Into the Wonders of Science in the Heart of Kitakyushu

Where Curiosity Becomes Adventure

Located in Kitakyushu City, known as a manufacturing town, “Space LABO (Kitakyushu City Science Museum)” is a hands-on science museum that opens the door to the future.

Opened in 2022 on the site of the former Space World, this facility is located in “THE OUTLETS KITAKYUSHU” and is attracting attention as a new type of museum where visitors can enjoy science with all five senses.

The museum is attracting attention as a new sensory museum where visitors can enjoy science with all five senses! (Be Curious!),” it is a place where visitors can not only look but also ‘feel’ science.

Interactive Discovery for All Ages

From high-tech simulations to hands-on experiments, Space LABO is home to awe-inspiring exhibits designed to spark imagination:

• One of Japan’s largest artificial tornadoes: Witness the raw energy of nature up close in a mesmerizing spiral of mist and motion.

• A 30-meter planetarium dome: Among the largest in the western japan, it projects the cosmos in breathtaking clarity using state-of-the-art technology.

• Touch-and-learn science stations: At any age., you’ll find intuitive displays that transform complex concepts into accessible fun.

All exhibits are designed to awaken the “spirit of inquiry.

Where Science Meets Culture

Unlike typical science centers, Space LABO also honors the city’s industrial legacy.
Special exhibits highlight local innovators, including the legendary Dr. Tetsuya Fujita , a Kitakyushu-born meteorologist renowned for his work on tornado dynamics.
The starting point for knowledge comes from the local community close at hand - such is the message conveyed.

A Destination for the Inquisitive Mind

Space LABO is not only a facility for children, but also a futuristic destination open to all intellectually curious adults.

Whether you are a science lover, an architecture or design enthusiast, or just a traveler tired of the usual tourist attractions, this is a hidden gem where you can have a “knowledge adventure”.

For those who want to relive their excitement once again.

Why don't you start a journey called “curiosity” in Kitakyushu?

Space LABO Official website