NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE

Established in 1871, this is one of Japan’s biggest science museums with over 25,000 artifacts in possession. This museum features exhibits about outer space, nature, history, science and climate, possesses a 360 degree theater and many hands-on activities to learn about science which is great for kids. The mission statement for this museum is to be able to allow people to appreciate the earth, life, nature and science and how they can co-exist together.

Entrance fee: 630 Yen General admission, Free for High School students and under

Photo credit: Time Out Tokyo

Address: 7-20 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-8718

Hours: Closed Mondays and New years holiday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (8:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays)

*If Monday is a holiday then it is open and closed the next day

Tel: 03-5777-8600

Website: https://www.miraikan.jst.go.jp/en/

How to get there: A 5 minute walk from Ueno Station, park Exit on the JR Line. A 10 min. walk from Ueno Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza/Hibiya Lines.