National Museum of Nature and Science

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Challenging Infectious Diseases: Past, Present and Future (Noguchi Hideyo 150th Anniversary)

A commemorative exhibition marking 150 years since the birth of bacteriologist Noguchi Hideyo, tracing his life's work and humanity's ongoing fight against infectious disease.

Now showing27 Oct – 28 Feb 2027¥630

Sex in Nature (生きものたちの性)

The museum's first special exhibition on sex as a theme, covering the diversity of sex in animals and plants through form, behaviour, sex determination and parenting.

Now showing31 Oct – 21 Feb 2027¥630

Permanent Collections

Japan Gallery

Permanent galleries across three floors on the natural environment of the Japanese archipelago and 40,000 years of the Japanese people's relationship with nature, including the 360° Theater 36().

Permanent collection¥630

Outdoor Gallery: Life-Size Blue Whale Model

A 30-metre life-size model of a diving blue whale outside the museum, alongside a D51 steam locomotive and the launch pad of Japan's first satellite rocket.

Permanent collection¥630

Global Gallery

Six floors tracing 13.8 billion years of natural history, from dinosaur skeletons and the evolution of life to historic Japanese scientific instruments and inventions.

Permanent collection¥630

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National Museum of Western Art

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Tokyo National Museum

Art4 min walk

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Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

ArchitectureFree4 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does National Museum of Nature and Science cost?

Standard adult admission to National Museum of Nature and Science is ¥630. Free for high school students and younger; ¥510 per person for adult groups of 20+. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of National Museum of Nature and Science?

National Museum of Nature and Science is open Open 9:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30), closed Mondays (open following Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday) and Dec 28-Jan 1. The 3rd basement floor of the Global Gallery is closed for renovation from Sep 8, 2026 (reopening date not yet announced).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is National Museum of Nature and Science?

National Museum of Nature and Science is located at 7-20 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8718, Japan, in the Ueno Park area of Tokyo. The nearest stations are JR Ueno Station (Park Exit), Ueno Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza/Hibiya Line) and Keisei Ueno Station.

What can I see at National Museum of Nature and Science?

Japan's national science museum in Ueno Park: dinosaur skeletons, a life-size blue whale, and the story of life on Earth. Current highlights include Japan Gallery, Sex in Nature (生きものたちの性) and Outdoor Gallery: Life-Size Blue Whale Model.

Do I need to book National Museum of Nature and Science in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit National Museum of Nature and Science?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.