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Extraordinary World of Living Things: National Museum of Nature and Science × Darwin Is Here!

Explore how animals adapt and survive through specimens, research and NHK wildlife footage. The exhibition closes October 12

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Science

Full event details

Dates
2026-07-11 – 2026-10-12
Closed dates
2026-07-13 / 2026-09-07 / 2026-09-14 / 2026-09-24 / 2026-09-28
Time
09:00–17:00; last entry 16:30. Through Oct 12
Venue
National Museum of Nature and Science
Age
Age restrictions not announced; preschool children enter free
Price
Adults/university students ¥2,300; elementary–high school ¥600; preschool free. Eligible visitors with disabilities and one companion free. Includes same-day permanent galleries
Participation
Timed reservations on weekends/holidays; none required on weekdays. Walk-ins can use only the next available slot and cannot enter if full. Live availability unverified
Category
Science & technology
Area
Taito
Venue setting
Indoor
Address
7-20 Uenokoen, Taito, Tokyo
Access
5 min walk from JR Ueno Park Exit; 10 min from subway Ueno Exit 7 or Keisei Ueno Main Exit
Organizer
National Museum of Nature and Science, NHK and NHK Promotions
Capacity
Not announced

Editorial introduction

Explore how animals adapt to their environments and survive through science museum specimens, research findings, and NHK nature footage. The exhibition closes on October 12, making it an option for a family visit during its final two weeks.

Full program and participation conditions

Check the organizer for current prices, availability and changes.

Hours

  • 09:00–17:00, with last admission at 16:30; visits are possible on 10/3–12 within the research window

Venue

National Museum of Nature and Science

Address

  • 7-20 Uenokoen, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Access

  • 5 minutes on foot from JR Ueno Station’s Park Exit; 10 minutes from subway Ueno Station Exit 7 or Keisei Ueno Station’s Main Exit

Age and eligibility

No age restriction published; preschool children enter free

Fees

Adults and university students: 2,300 yen; elementary through high-school students: 600 yen; preschool children: free; eligible visitors with disabilities and 1 accompanying person: free; includes same-day admission to the permanent exhibitions

Participation and booking

Timed reservations are required on weekends and public holidays; no reservation is needed on weekdays. On-site visitors can enter only in the next available time slot; entry is unavailable when all slots are full

Booking deadline

Ticket sales run through 2026-10-12; consult the official ticketing information for each platform and time slot

Booking verification

The exhibition is open; live ticket inventory has not been checked

Capacity

Not published

What to expect

Learn about animals’ adaptations to their environments and survival strategies through museum specimens, research findings and NHK nature footage. The exhibition closes on 10/12, making it a family-visit option for its final two weeks

Accompanying adults

Not published; check the museum’s guidance on visiting with young children

Facilities

Exhibition-specific nursing and stroller details have not been published; there is no car or bicycle parking at the museum

Organizers

National Museum of Nature and Science, NHK, NHK Promotions

Weather arrangements

Indoor exhibition; check the National Museum of Nature and Science website for temporary closures or changes to opening hours caused by typhoons or heavy rain

Changes and refunds

Tickets cannot be canceled, changed to another ticket type, refunded or reissued after purchase; re-entry is not permitted

Language information

event: Official information is in Japanese; english: Official English visitor and ticket-purchase information has been confirmed; English exhibition signage and tour languages have not been published; chinese: Not published; korean: Not published; note: Website translation does not imply on-site service

Information sources

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