National Museum of Nature and Science is located in Ueno Park, right next to JR Ueno Station.
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National Museum of Nature and Science
70 of 219 in Tokyo
The National Museum of Nature and Science (国立科学博物館) in Tokyo offers an exciting and educational experience for visitors of all ages. It features interactive exhibits, including hands-on physics and robotics experiments, allowing visitors to engage with science directly. The museum also houses an impressive collection of mounted animals, providing a glimpse into the natural world. A highlight is the 360-degree virtual theater, offering immersive experiences that make science and nature come alive.
Whether you're exploring the wonders of nature or delving into cutting-edge technology, this museum offers a fascinating journey through both the natural and scientific worlds.
Hours and Fees
National Museum of Nature and Science
- Opening hours
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9:00 to 17:00
- Closed
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Mondays (or following day if Mon is a holiday)
Dec 28 to Jan 1
- Entrance fee
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630 yen
Getting there
Resources
English
National Museum of Nature and Science
Official website
Japanese
National Museum of Nature and Science
Official website
Nearby
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Ueno Zoo — 5-minute walkJapan's oldest zoo, giant pandas
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Tokyo National Museum — 5-minute walkJapan’s oldest and largest museum
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National Museum of Western Art — 5-minute walkLe Corbusier design, Western art collection
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Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum — 5-minute walkRotating exhibitions, diverse art collections
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National Science Museum — 5-minute walkScience, natural history, and interactive exhibits
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Ueno Park — 5-minute walkCherry blossoms, museums, historical significance
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Currently closedShitamachi Museum — 15-minute walkShowcases old Tokyo life and crafts
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Ameyoko — 15-minute walkBustling market with rich history
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Ueno Toshogu Shrine — 15-minute walkDedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, peony garden
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Kiyomizu Kannon Temple — 15-minute walkGoddess of conception, historic design
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Kaneiji Temple — 15-minute walkEdo-period temple, historical remnants
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Yanaka Cemetery — 20-minute walkFinal resting place of Tokugawa Yoshinobu
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Yanaka — 20-minute walkOld town charm, Yanaka Cemetery
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Yushima Tenjin Shrine — 20-minute walkPlum festival and scholarship deity
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Kappabashi Street — 20-minute walkTokyo’s restaurant supply shopping street
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Tennoji Temple — 25-minute walkLarge bronze Buddha, serene atmosphere
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Yanesen Tourist Information Center — 25-minute walkCultural workshops and local insights
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Yanaka Ginza — 25-minute walkNostalgic shitamachi charm
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Taikokan (Drum Museum) — 25-minute walkInteractive drum displays and taiko
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