Our History

Toshiba Science Museum opened in 1961 as a part of the Central Research Laboratory, commemorating Toshiba's 85th anniversary. It has been popular as a site for local cultural events as well as a perfect facility to learn about science technologies.

Our History
2022 June The total number of visitors reached eleven million. The total number of visitors reached eleven million.
2021 November Toshiba Science Museum 60th Anniversary Exhibition was held. Toshiba Science Museum 60th Anniversary Exhibition was held.
July The total number of visitors reached two million after renewal opening. The total number of visitors reached two million after renewal opening.
April Toshiba Science Museum reopens, implementing advanced reservation system.
2020 March Toshiba Science Museum temporarily closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
2019 March Toshiba Science Museum 5th Anniversary Exhibition is held. Toshiba Science Museum 5th Anniversary Exhibition is held.
October The total number of visitors reached ten million. The total number of visitors reached ten million.
2016 August The total number of visitors reached one million after renewal opening. The total number of visitors reached one million after renewal opening.
2014 January Toshiba Science Museum renewal opening.
2013 September Toshiba Science Museum closed.
August The total number of visitors reached eight million. The total number of visitors reached eight million.
2006 June The Founders' Room is opened. A replica of Man-nen Dokei is put on display. The Founders' Room is opened. A replica of Man-nen Dokei is put on display.
2005 September Toshiba's First of their Kind magazine is published.
1993 April The first Wakuwaku Class of Experiments is held. The first Wakuwaku Class of Experiments is held.
November Receives the Kawasaki City Cultural Award. Receives the Kawasaki City Cultural Award.
September First word processing and computer class.
1992 June The first Easy Course in Advanced Technology is held. The first Easy Course in Advanced Technology is held.
1989 May Selected by MITI into the group of 50 main domestic industries.
An exhibition marking the 30th anniversary is held.
1985 April The total number of visitors reached five million. The total number of visitors reached five million.
August The first crafts class for boys and girls is held. The first crafts class for boys and girls is held.
June "Fostering a close relationship between man and science" is adopted as the museum's slogan.
On the 15th anniversary a bamboo tree is planted honoring Thomas Edison.
1977 February The total number of visitors reached three million. The total number of visitors reached three million.
1971 March Prince Naruhito (currently the Emperor) pays a class visit.
1970 Various guests from abroad pay a visit.
1961 November Toshiba Science Museum opens.
The Crown Prince Akihito (currently the Emperor Emeritus) pays a visit.
Toshiba Science Museum opens.

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