National Museum of Nature & Science - Tokyo, JAPAN
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YONEYAMA
N 35° 42.990 E 139° 46.570
54S E 389302 N 3953195
The top Science Museum in Japan is located at Ueno area, the typical sightseeing area in Tokyo.
Waymark Code: WM162Z4
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Date Posted: 04/23/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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Founded in 1877, the National Science Museum boasts one of the richest histories of any museum in Japan, and is Japan's only nationally administered museum.

Here's a sample of the Permanent Exhibitions:
1.Japan Gallery
- Nature of the Japanese Archipelago
- Japanese People and Nature
- Techniques in Observing Nature

2.Global Gallery
- The Advance of Life Across the Earth: Exploration Space/Forest of Discovery
- The Changing Global Environment and Evolution of Life: Solving the Riddle of the Dinosaurs <---This is the most exciting exhibition for me!!!!
- The Advance of Science and Technology Science in Discovery Plaza
- Life and its Diversity
- The Changing Global Environment and Evolution of Life

The mission of the National Science Museum is to deepen public awareness of the Earth, life, science and technology. In so doing, we aim to contribute to a dialog on what the desirable relationship should be between the public and nature, science and technology.


The Official tourism site below is availabe on Japanese only.

However, some report is available at the same public tourism site;
(visit link)

Public transportation is highly recomended.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]

The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday-Thursday: 9:00-17:00 Friday-Saturday: 9:00-20:00 Sunday: 9:00-17:00 Closed on Mondays, 12/28-1/1


Admission Prices:
General Admission Fee; Adults and university students: 630 JPY High-school students and younger: Free


Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)

Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation

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