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The University Museum, The University of Tokyo, University museum in Hongō, Japan

The University Museum houses collections spanning multiple academic disciplines, featuring research materials, specimens, and educational exhibits within the University of Tokyo campus.

Founded in 1966, the museum functions as the central repository for the University of Tokyo's scientific and cultural collections amassed throughout its institutional history.

The museum exhibits demonstrate the intersection of Japanese academic traditions with international research methodologies through its diverse collection of artifacts.

Located on the Hongō campus, the museum welcomes visitors on weekdays and requires group tours to submit registration forms one week before their intended visit.

The facility maintains specialized collections that support academic research while offering public exhibitions that connect university scholarship with broader audiences.

Location: Hongō

Inception: April 1, 1966

Part of: University of Tokyo

Website: https://um.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/home-en

GPS coordinates: 35.70861,139.76119

Latest update: May 11, 2025 07:12

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