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The symmetrical brick and stone façade of the museum's 1931 Japan Gallery building under a blue sky.
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National Museum of Nature and Science

The National Museum of Nature and Science, founded in 1877, stands in the north-east corner of Ueno Park in Tokyo. The Japan Gallery, in a 1931 building, covers the islands' nature and history, and the Global Gallery covers life on Earth and the history of science and technology, with dinosaur skeletons, the preserved dog Hachikō and a life-size blue whale model outside.

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Opening hours
Mon closedTue–Sun 09:00–17:00

Hours checked October 16, 2026 · source kahaku.go.jp

When to go

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MonClosed
Tue09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00
Sat09:00–17:00
Sun09:00–17:00

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Frequently asked questions

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

Opening hours: Mon closed · Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00.

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