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National Museum of Nature and Science

Natural HistoryScienceClosed · Opens 9amFrom £630JR Ueno Station (Park Exit)

Surnommé Kahaku au Japon, le National Museum of Nature and Science est le principal musée japonais d’histoire naturelle et des sciences. Ses origines remontent à 1877. Son bâtiment principal néo-Renaissance (1931) abrite la Japan Gallery, consacrée à l’histoire naturelle de l’archipel japonais, tandis que la Global Gallery, qui lui est adjacente, retrace l’histoire de la vie sur Terre à travers des squelettes de dinosaures, des animaux naturalisés – dont le célèbre chien Hachikō – et des instruments scientifiques anciens. Une réplique grandeur nature de baleine bleue et une locomotive à vapeur sont installées sur l’esplanade extérieure.

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Getting there

7-20 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8718, Japan

Nearest station: JR Ueno Station (Park Exit), Ueno Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza/Hibiya Line), Keisei Ueno Station

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
ThuToday09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00
Sat09:00–17:00
Sun09:00–17:00

Admission

From £630

Free for high school students and younger; ¥510 per person for adult groups of 20+

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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), Keisei Ueno Station.
What can I see at National Museum of Nature and Science?
Le musée national des sciences du Japon, dans le parc d’Ueno – squelettes de dinosaures, baleine bleue grandeur nature et histoire de la vie sur Terre. Current highlights include Japan Gallery, Global Gallery, Relever le défi des maladies infectieuses : passé, présent et avenir (150e anniversaire de la naissance de Noguchi Hideyo) (Challenging Infectious Diseases: Past, Present and Future (Noguchi Hideyo 150th Anniversary)).
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.

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