Admission Information
Opening Hours
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September 1 to April 30
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9:00 am to 4:30 pm
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May 1 to August 31
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9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Days Closed
Every Monday (but open if Monday a national holiday)The day after a public holiday (but open if the public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday)
Year-end/New Year holidays (December 28 to January 4)
The Institute may open on some of the above days on certain occasions.
Admission Fee
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General public and university students
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320 Yen (Cash only)
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High-school students and younger, Aged 65 and Over
*Including College of Technology students -
Free of Charge
*Persons wishing to re-enter the Garden on the same day are asked to inquire at the information desk.
*Free entry on May 4 (Green Day) and November 3 (Culture Day).
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Donation-Inclusive Admission Ticket
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1,000 Yen
- Sales begin on October 1, 2025.
- A portion of the purchase price (680 yen) will be donated to support nature conservation efforts within the garden and the maintenance of exhibition facilities that promote environmental awareness.
- A small gift of appreciation will be presented at the information desk to those who purchase a donation-inclusive admission ticket.
- Donation receipts will not be issued.
- Individuals who are eligible for free admission or visiting as part of a group may also purchase a donation-inclusive admission ticket. In such cases, 320 yen will be treated as the admission fee, and 680 yen as a donation.
- For other ways to contribute to the National Museum of Nature and Science, please see “Support Us”.
Visitors Eligible for Free Admission
The following persons are admitted free.| Visitors Aged 65 and Over, and Under 18 |
Please present an official ID or other proof of age.
(*Visitors under 18 include those who have not yet reached the first March 31 following their 18th birthday.) | |
| Disabled persons | Individuals
| *Atomic bomb victims, persons wounded in war and other disabled persons are admitted free, along with one caregiver for each disabled person. These disabled persons are asked to present one of the following forms of identification when entering the Museum. Identification: Disabled Person's Notebook, Rehabilitation Notebook, Mentally Handicapped Person's Social Services Notebook, Disabled Person's Social Services Recipient Card, Medical Support for Independent Living Recipient Card, Atomic Bomb Victim Notebook, War Wounded Notebook |
| Groups
| *For special support schools and welfare facilities for persons with disabilities, the Museum is pleased to offer procedures for waiving admission fees for group visits. Please feel free to inquire. | |
| Other Members |
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Group Visits
Groups of 10 to 200 people whose purpose is to engage in nature-related learning within the Institute for Nature Study are given priority for admission.Priority Admission Procedures
Please submit the "Priority Admission Application Form" by email or fax at least one month before your planned visit.
Download the Priority Admission Application Form
Priority Admission Application Form (PDF Version) – Click Here(122.1 KB)
Priority Admission Application Form (Word Version) – Click Here(32.8 KB)
Guided Tours for School Groups
If your school group wishes to have a guided tour within the Institute, please check the details below and indicate your request in the “Guided Tour Request” section of the Priority Admission Application Form at least one month before your visit.
| Target | Kindergartens, certified childcare centers, nursery schools, elementary schools, junior high schools, compulsory education schools, high schools, secondary schools, and technical colleges, etc. |
| Available Days for Tours |
Every Wednesday (excluding holidays, etc.) |
| Tour Time | Tour time is approximately 1 hour |
| Number of Applicants Allowed | Up to approximately 60 people (for groups larger than 60, please contact us by phone).
If the group is divided, each subgroup must be accompanied by a teacher or other staff. |
*Tours are conducted by volunteers.
*Depending on the details of the application, we may not be able to accommodate your request. Thank you for your understanding.
*Tours may be canceled in case of rain. Please note that rescheduling is not possible in such cases.
Free Admission for Teachers and Staff Accompanying School Groups
Teachers and staff accompanying school groups are eligible for free admission on the day of the visit upon presenting documents proving their employment at the respective school. If you do not have a document showing your affiliation with the school group, please fill out the "Proof of Employment for Accompanying Teachers" form below and bring it with you on your visit day.
Target: Accompanying teachers from kindergartens, certified childcare centers, nursery schools, elementary schools, junior high schools, compulsory education schools, high schools, secondary schools, and technical colleges, etc.
Download the Proof of Employment for Accompanying Teachers
Proof of Employment for Accompanying Teachers (PDF Version) – Click Here(89.3 KB)
Proof of Employment for Accompanying Teachers (Word Version) – Click Here(20.5 KB)
Admission Regulations (Reference)
Admission Regulations (PDF Version) – Click Here(190.4 KB)
Preliminary Visits for Accompanying Teachers
Teachers who have submitted the Priority Admission Application Form can have their admission fee waived for preliminary visits by completing and stamping the Proof of Employment for Accompanying Teachers designated by the Institute and submitting it at the reception. (The admission fee is waived for one application and covers up to three teachers per visit.)
[For Preliminary Visit] Download the Proof of Employment for Accompanying Teachers
Priority Admission Procedures
Please submit the "Priority Admission Application Form" by email or fax at least one month before your planned visit.
Download the Priority Admission Application Form
Priority Admission Application Form (PDF Version) – Click Here(98.0 KB)
Priority Admission Application Form (Word Version) – Click Here(28.6 KB)