Japanese title: オーロラ特別上映会「ビーバーと見たオーロラ」2026（かわさき宙と緑の科学館）

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Three dome screenings of aurora footage in one day, with a talk by aurora messenger Tetsuya Nakagaki on Arctic wildlife and auroras from a solar-maximum magnetic storm. 130 seats per show; tickets go on sale at 9:30 that day.

Date

Dec 12 (Sat)

Time

12:00–17:15

Price

¥780 (unreserved)

Kids

Ages 10–18

Venue

Kawasaki Municipal Science Museum Planetarium

Nearest station

Mukogaoka-Yuen Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

Distance from major stations

From Mukogaoka-Yuen

1.0 km, about 15 min on foot

From Ikuta

1.9 km, about 15 min by train

From Miyamaedaira

3.2 km, about 20 min by train

From Kitami

3.9 km, about 20 min by train

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

• Baby & Kids Hour, Nov–Dec 2026 (Kawasaki Science Museum Planetarium)Kawasaki Municipal Science Museum Planetarium (Mukogaoka-Yuen Sta.) · right there from here · Nov 18 (Wed) – Dec 16 (Wed)
• Make a Contour Model 2026 (Kawasaki Science Museum)Kawasaki Municipal Science Museum (Mukogaoka-Yuen Sta.) · right there from here · Dec 12 (Sat)
• Keio-Yomiuriland Station Platform Illumination 2026-2027Keio-Yomiuriland Station platforms (Keio-Yomiuri-Land Sta.) · 4.3 km, about 20 min by train from here · Oct 29 (Thu) – Apr 4 (Sun)
• Yomiuriland Jewellumination 2026 Growing LightYomiuriland (Keio-Yomiuri-Land Sta.) · 4.3 km, about 20 min by train from here · Oct 29 (Thu) – Apr 4 (Sun)
• Yomiran Xmas! 2026: Brightful Memories (Yomiuriland)Yomiuriland (Keio-Yomiuri-Land Sta.) · 4.3 km, about 20 min by train from here · Nov 21 (Sat) – Dec 25 (Fri)
• 27th Mizonokuchi Station Kirari Deck IlluminationMizonokuchi Station Kirari Deck (around Pole-Pole Street & Nocty) (Musashi-Mizonokuchi Sta.) · 4.6 km, about 20 min by train from here · Nov 6 (Fri) – Jan 31 (Sun)

Food and cafes nearby

Search places around the venue on Google Maps.

FAQ

When is Aurora Special Screening "Beaver and the Aurora" 2026 (Kawasaki Science Museum)?

Dec 12 (Sat)

What are the opening hours of Aurora Special Screening "Beaver and the Aurora" 2026 (Kawasaki Science Museum)?

12:00–17:15 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

How much does Aurora Special Screening "Beaver and the Aurora" 2026 (Kawasaki Science Museum) cost?

¥780 (unreserved)

Where is Aurora Special Screening "Beaver and the Aurora" 2026 (Kawasaki Science Museum) and what is the nearest station?

It is held at Kawasaki Municipal Science Museum Planetarium. The nearest station is Mukogaoka-Yuen Sta..

Where to next

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Checked against the official page on November 10, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.