The National Science Museum, now officially called the National Museum of Nature and Science is without a doubt one of the premier museums of Japan. Situated in a corner of Tokyo’s Ueno Park, the institution is a world-class establishment employing the latest technologies and innovations. Continuously renovated and refurbished in the last decades, the institution boasts a diverse array of exhibitions in the sphere of natural history and interactive science-oriented experiences.

This immense multi-storey facility intends to present the world of science in a manner that will draw the attention of the layman. Many fascinating and engrossing exhibits are presented in this expansive establishment which will be especially enthralling for children. Great care has been taken to make the scientific world accessible and attractive for visitors. Displays such as the living things of forests and the savannah are presented imaginatively in exhibits where the little ones can not only look at, but also touch and physically interact with the animals and plants.

Other mesmerizing exhibits describe the vital concepts of mechanics and physics by clearly demonstrating how objects such as magnets work. As you enter the museum you will see the gargantuan life-size replica of a blue whale that stretches above the entrance. Dinosaur lovers will not be disappointed with a selection of the most fascinating, scary and captivating prehistoric creatures on display.

The visitor from abroad will feel at home here as there is adequate English signage available; additionally you can obtain an audio guide in English for a modest sum.

In the Japan Gallery you will see such amazing exhibits as dinosaurs that once lived in the islands, local wildlife such as the Honshu wolf and crested ibis, and a selection of other artifacts representing Japan’s contributions to the world of science.

Whilst in the Global Gallery you will see such exhibits as a skeleton of a large sperm whale, numerous fossils, fragments from real meteorites, mechanical models, scientific inventions and much more. With all this on offer a visit to the National Science Museum will always be enthralling.

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