National Museum of Nature and Science
National Museum of Nature and Science, Science museum in Ueno Park, Tokyo, Japan
The National Museum of Nature and Science displays over 25,000 exhibits ranging from dinosaur fossils to technological innovations across multiple exhibition halls.
Founded in October 1871 as the Tokyo National Museum of Nature and Science, the institution marked the beginning of Japan's modern scientific education system.
Japanese astronomer Hisako Koyama created detailed sunspot drawings at this museum, contributing to solar observation records spanning from 1610 to the 2000s.
The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00, with admission fees of 630 yen for adults and free entry for students and seniors.
Theater 360 presents films in a spherical format where visitors stand on a bridge within a 12.8-meter dome surrounded by immersive video projections.
Location: Ueno-kōen
Inception: October 1871
Official opening: 1871
Part of: Ueno Imperial Grant Park
Address: 〒110-8718東京都台東区上野公園7番20号 110-8718
Phone: +815055418600
Website: https://kahaku.go.jp/korean
GPS coordinates: 35.71632,139.77654
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:45
These insect museums and nature centers display beetles, butterflies and other insects in their natural habitats. Located across North America, Europe and Asia, the facilities offer scientific exhibitions, research collections and educational programs about entomology. Visitors can study the anatomy, behavior and ecological importance of various insect species through direct observation.
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