:Museum of Maritime Science

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|established = July 20, 1974

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|location = Higashi Yashio, Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan

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|publictransit = Tokyo International Cruise Terminal Station

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The Museum of Maritime Science (船の科学館, Fune-no-kagakukan) is a marine science museum located in Higashiyashio, Shinagawa, Tokyo on Odaiba island, Japan.

In 2011 the museum announced to cease the most parts of its operation for renovation, while keeping some functions active, including exhibit of Sōya, scientific research and educational programs.{{cite news |title=「船の科学館」9月末で休館に |url=https://www.museum.or.jp/news/1279 |access-date=29 June 2024 |work=Internet Museum |date=2011-07-28 |language=Japanese}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.funenokagakukan.or.jp/kaiji/kyuushi.html|title=船の科学館 本館展示の休止について|publisher=財団法人 日本海事科学振興財団|date=2011-07-01|accessdate=2011-07-08 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160120051915/http://www.funenokagakukan.or.jp/kaiji/kyuushi.html |archivedate=2016-01-20|language=Japanese}} Instead of renovation plan update, they decided to dismantle the museum's buildings, which is planned from April 2024 to October 2025 reportedly.{{cite news |title=【東京・船の科学館】五洋で来月から解体、移転や建替は未定/日本海事振興財団 |url=https://www.kensetsunews.com/web-kan/936978 |access-date=29 June 2024 |work=建設通信新聞Digital |publisher=建設通信新聞 |date=2014-03-15 |language=Japanese}}

Until its closure, exhibits included Japanese boats, items related to the navy, shipping industry, fishing, sailing, maritime recreation, ship design and building, and the environment of the seas and oceans around Japan.[http://www.lonelyplanet.com/japan/tokyo/sights/museums-galleries/museum-maritime-science-fune-no-kagaku-kan Museum of Maritime Science (Fune No Kagaku-Kan)] Lonely Planet Retrieved September 3, 2015[http://www.fodors.com/world/asia/japan/tokyo/things-to-do/sights/reviews/museum-of-maritime-science-424891 Museum of Maritime Science Review] Fodor's Retrieved September 3, 2015Bamforth, Chris [http://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2004/04/30/how-tos/when-your-kids-are-cooperating-but-the-weather-isnt/ When your kids are cooperating, but the weather isn’t] Japan Times Retrieved September 3, 2015

The museum building itself is modelled after the British ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2. The building served for main exhibit until its closure in September, 2011.

Outside the museum building are a number of exhibits including a large screw propeller, Ayumi I-Go Ocean Floor House, Tankai Submarine and PC-18 submersible, a wooden fishing boat from Kujūkuri, Osesaki lighthouse and Anorisaki Lighthouse.Museum of Maritime Science webpage [https://web.archive.org/web/20070304092426/http://www.funenokagakukan.or.jp/sc_01_en/okugaitenjijyo.html Outdoor Exhibits / Guide in Visit Facilities] Retrieved September 4, 2015

Since May 1979 the icebreaker Sōya has been moored alongside the museum open to the public.Museum of Maritime Science webpage [http://www.funenokagakukan.or.jp/sc_01_en/okugaitenjijyo/t01_02.html Outdoor Exhibits - Soya former Antarctica Observation Ship] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924020044/http://www.funenokagakukan.or.jp/sc_01_en/okugaitenjijyo/t01_02.html |date=2015-09-24 }} Retrieved September 4, 2015