One of Japan's largest science museums, with more than 25,000 exhibits across two buildings: the Japan Gallery on the islands' formation, wildlife and first people, and the Global Gallery from dinosaurs and evolution to space and technology, plus the Theater 36O.
- Address
- 7-20 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-8718, Japan
- Hours
- 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30); closed Mon (next day if Mon is a holiday) and New Year (kahaku.go.jp, gotokyo.org)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 2.5 h
- Price
- JPY 630; under 18 and 65+ free; special exhibitions extra (kahaku.go.jp)
- Price level
- JPY
- Free entry
- International Museum Day (18 May) and Culture Day (3 November); permanent exhibitions only
Also free for: Under 18s and visitors aged 65 and over; disabled visitors plus one carer
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Hands-on experiments with light and electric waves are great for children (gotokyo.org).
- Easily a full day; start with the Japan Gallery (Time Out).