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National Museum of Nature and Science
国立科学博物館Taito, Tokyo
Museum
What makes this place special?
At a Glance
The National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno explores Japan’s natural history and the wider story of life and science.
Its Japan Gallery and Global Gallery connect specimens, fossils and scientific objects across different themes. Choose the floors that interest you rather than treating the whole museum as a single short stop. Some Global Gallery rooms are closed for refurbishment, including basement level three from 8 September 2026. Check the current floor map and opening calendar, and distinguish permanent-collection admission from special exhibitions and separately booked activities.
- Japan’s natural history through specimens
- Fossils and the history of life
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How do I visit?
Admission
Ueno permanent collection:09:00–17:00, last entry 16:30. Actual 2026 April–December calendar encoded, including exceptional open Mondays and displaced closed days; refresh before 2027. General/university¥630;20+ paying visitors¥510; high-school and younger,65+ free with appropriate proof. Under 18 exemption also includes those through the first 31 March after turning 18. Disability/atomic-bomb survivor/war-injury certificate holders and one carer free. Special exhibitions separate. Global GalleryB 3 closed since 8 September 2026 and part of 2 F closed. Check current maps. No sourced uniform 90-minute duration. Groups require advance registration; official page says 3 days before but its example 5 Sept→1 Sept differs, so no numeric cutoff inferred. Individual, group and activity rules must not be merged into one booking countdown.
- Adult
- ¥630
- Elderly
- ¥0
- High School Student
- ¥0
- Elementary/Junior High
- ¥0
- Visitors with disabilities
- ¥0
Know before you go
Check the current floor map for closed Global Gallery rooms and the actual opening calendar before choosing a date. Bring proof for free admission. Special exhibitions and activities have separate ticket and registration rules.
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