Japan's premier natural history and science museum occupies a dramatic early-20th-century building in Ueno Park and contains over 500,000 artefacts spanning dinosaur skeletons, Japanese natural history, and the history of science and technology. Admission is 630 JPY per adult with children under 18 admitted free of charge, making it one of Tokyo's best-value indoor attractions for families. The Global Gallery houses a full-size sperm whale skeleton hanging from a 30-metre ceiling that consistently astonishes younger visitors. TripAdvisor reviewers highlight the bilingual English-Japanese signage throughout, extensive hands-on exhibits for children, and the convenience of combining it with Ueno Zoo in a single day. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 9 AM-5 PM (to 8 PM on Fridays in summer).
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