What this is
See-Through 2 — The World of How Things Work is a special exhibition at the FUJI Nagoya Science Museum exploring the inner mechanics of everyday objects and natural phenomena through transparent, cross-sectional, and dissected displays. The exhibition is a follow-up to a previous See-Through edition, building on audience enthusiasm for visually revealing how complex systems operate beneath their surfaces. Science museums in Japan frequently mount these 'how things work' style exhibitions to bridge the gap between scientific literacy and everyday curiosity, and Nagoya's science museum is one of the country's most respected institutions of its kind. The exhibition is expected to combine physical specimens, models, and interactive displays to make engineering and natural science accessible and visually compelling.
Who should go
This exhibition is ideal for families with school-age children, curious adults with an interest in science and engineering, and anyone who enjoys hands-on or visually immersive museum experiences. The 'see-through' concept has broad appeal — you don't need a scientific background to find the displays fascinating. Design enthusiasts, educators, and people interested in the intersection of art and technology will also find plenty to engage with. Arrive early on weekends and school holidays as Japanese science museum special exhibitions tend to draw large family crowds.
Good to know
Tickets for special exhibitions at the FUJI Nagoya Science Museum are typically purchased at the venue box office or in advance via the museum's official website; foreign credit cards are generally accepted at the ticket counter. The museum is located in Shirakawa Park in central Nagoya and is easily walkable from Fushimi Station. Special exhibitions run separately from general admission, so budget for an additional entry fee on top of the standard museum ticket. Weekday mornings are significantly quieter than weekends, making them the best time for a relaxed visit. English signage at Japanese science museums is limited but improving — the visual nature of a see-through exhibition means language barriers are less of an obstacle than at text-heavy displays.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.