National Museum Of Nature And Science, <em>Tokyo</em>
Tokyo

National Museum Of Nature And Science, Tokyo

About National Museum Of Nature And Science

Built in the Neo-Renaissance style, this museum was designed by Keno Akitani. Apart from all the exhibits, the museum also features a big dome for astronomical observation. The museum takes pride in hosting different types of museums that resemble travel exhibitions. The National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo offers fascinating exhibits, a must-see in many Tokyo packages for tourists.


Moreover, in 2021, it even organised a Pokemon Fossil Museum by collaborating with the Pokemon Company. Although the museum continues to have virtual tour options, there is nothing like opting for an in-person tour. The museum continues to house a lot of natural history and interactive scientific exhibits. 

National Museum Of Nature And Science Highlights

• Explore the permanent exhibits and learn about the natural life at the National Museum of Nature and Science. 
• Attend the study programs to learn more about the discoveries and research projects of in-house museum experts. 
• Attend the Theatre 360 show and be amazed by the immersive and visually appealing shows.
• Buy souvenirs in the in-house souvenir stores to carry home something to commemorate your visit to the museum.
• Sip a nice hot cup of coffee in the cafe in the museum and unwind after a long walk in the museum. 

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Explore the Temporary Exhibitions

Explore the Temporary Exhibitions

The museum hosts a lot of permanent exhibits, the temporary exhibitions continue to attract a larger crowd. Many of these temporary exhibitions are theme-based, including Pokemon-themed. To know more about the temporary exhibitions in the museum, we recommend planning your visit to the museum well in advance. All of these exhibitions are theme-based and last for up to 5 to 7 months. Some of the themes include dinosaurs, underwater life, and even mummies of ancient Egypt. Most of these exhibits are kid-friendly so you can plan a visit to this place with your kids too. 

Attend Theatre 360 show

Attend Theatre 360 show

As the name suggests, the Theater 360 is shaped like a sphere and surrounds on all sides. This was conceptualised after the Aichi Expo 2005 when it was featured for the first time in the Japan Pavilion. This feature was later added as a part of the museum. When in the theatre, the visitors stand in the middle of the sphere on a bridge and watch a movie in all directions. There is a three-dimensional realism which is also the first of its kind in the world. The 360 show also takes pride in screening a lot of original films and is worth attending. 

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