The year 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the death of John Milne, who established the science of seismology in Japan, as well as the 90th anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake, which struck in 1923. This exhibition displays documentation and panels related to the history of seismology in Japan, and an introduction to the results Milne achieved and other episodes of his life.
Visitors will be treated to a permanent exhibition on seismic measurements, the actual Milne's horizontal pendulum seismograph (designated as an Important Cultural Property) and other exhibits to enable them to understand how seismology first started in Japan and the path that it followed after that.
Visitors will be treated to a permanent exhibition on seismic measurements, the actual Milne's horizontal pendulum seismograph (designated as an Important Cultural Property) and other exhibits to enable them to understand how seismology first started in Japan and the path that it followed after that.
*Japanese version only
Seating Capacity: First 40 people to arrive.
| Venue | The central hall on National Museum of Nature and Science |
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| Date | July 13, 2013 |
| Time | Doors open at 13:00. |
A special talk on various aspects of seismologist John Milne's work will be held by a team of experts.
National Museum of Nature and Science
| Place | 7-20 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo |
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| Inquiries | Hello Dial: 03-5777-8600 |
| Place | National Museum of Nature and Science(Ueno Park, Tokyo) Next to the central hall on the 1st floor of the Japan Gallery |
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| Opening period |
2013 June 11 (Tuesday) to September 08 (Sunday)
* Closed: Monday (Tuesday in the event of Monday being a national holiday) Open on July 15, 22 and 29, and August 05, 12, 19 and 26. Closed on June 25, 26, 27, 28, and July 16 (Tuesday). |
| Opening Hours |
09:00 to 17:00 Open until 20:00 on Fridays * Last admission 30 minutes prior to the closing time of each gallery |
Admission Fees
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[Fee for visiting permanent exhibitions only. ] Permanent exhibition admission fee Adults, university students: 600yen (300yen for groups) Free admission for students under high school age and people over the age of 65 * Group fees applicable for groups of 20 or more people. |
| Sponsor | National Museum of Nature and Science |
| Cosponsors | Earthquake Research Institute, The University of Tokyo |
| Cooperation | British Embassy Tokyo |
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