Educational Events List

The National Museum of Nature and Science offers a wide variety of learning events for all ages, from children to adults. You can find the schedule and detailed information for all events on the Event Schedule page.
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Event List

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Talks

Discovery Talk

A gallery talk where Museum researchers explain their own research or discuss familiar science topics. They may also guide you to related exhibits.

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All Recipients
Schedule
Twice daily on Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays
Venue
Ueno Main Building
Outdoor Activities / Observation

Night Sky Viewing Event

Observe the celestial objects visible during that season using a telescope. This event is held only when the weather is clear.

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All Recipients
Schedule
Check the Event Calendar
Venue
Ueno Main Building
Experiments / Workshops

Fun Chemistry Lab

In this course, participants will perform hands-on experiments with a specialist researcher to confirm basic chemical principles that are closely related to daily life.

一覧:楽しい化学の実験室
Recipients
Elementary and Junior High School Students
Schedule
aturdays (Approximately 8 times a year)
Venue
Ueno Main Building
Experiments / Workshops

The Wonders of Nature: Physics Workshop

This is a hands-on workshop where you can discover and learn about mysterious natural phenomena that occur around us, by having fun with various experiments.

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Recipients
Elementary and Junior High School Students
Schedule
aturdays (Approximately 5 times a year)
Venue
Ueno Main Building
Experiments / Workshops

Science of Sound Workshop

This is a workshop where you can enjoy learning about the basic principles and phenomena of sound through hands-on experiments alongside specialist researchers and instructors.

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Recipients
Elementary and Junior High School Students
Schedule
Irregularly (Once a year, in Autumn)
Venue
Ueno Main Building
Outdoor Activities / Observation

Nature Observation Session

This session involves venturing outdoors to observe animals, plants, rocks, minerals, and fossils. We will introduce basic observation techniques and show you how to create specimens.

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All Recipients
Schedule
Check the Event Calendar
Venue
Ueno Main Building
Courses / Seminars

History of Science Lecture Series

This lecture series explores the history of science from a variety of perspectives.

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All Recipients
Schedule
Mainly Saturdays (Approximately 3 times a year)
Venue
Ueno Main Building
Courses / Seminars

Chemistry Experiment Workshop for High School Students

In this course, high school students will learn the fundamentals of chemistry by conducting hands-on experiments alongside specialist researchers.

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High School Students
Schedule
Saturdays (Approximately twice a year)
Venue
Ueno Main Building
Courses / Seminars

Public Astronomy Lecture

This lecture provides explanations of the latest information in the fields of astronomy and space, as well as fundamental concepts.

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Recipients
University Students・Working Adults
Schedule
The third Saturday
Venue
Ueno Main Building
Courses / Seminars

History of Industrial Technology Lecture Series

In this course, participants will study the history of industrial technological development and consider the relationship between modern industrial technology and daily life.

一覧:産業技術史講座
Recipients
High School Students・University Students・Working Adults
Schedule
Approximately 4 times a year
Venue
Ueno Main Building
Courses / Seminars

Chemistry Experiment Workshop

This course focuses primarily on experiments related to chemistry concepts that are closely connected to daily life. This workshop is highly recommended for those involved in science education.

ディスカバリートーク
Recipients
University Students・Working Adults・Museum Professionals
Schedule
Saturdays (Approximately 5 times a year)
Venue
Ueno Main Building
Courses / Seminars

History of Science and Technology Course for University Students

This course, primarily aimed at university students, offers a systematic study of the history of science and technology in Japan.

一覧:大学生のための科学技術史講座
Recipients
University Students
Schedule
Approximately 6 sessions total
Venue
Ueno Main Building
Courses / Seminars

Practical Training Course for Science Communicators

This course is designed to teach science communication, focusing on how to serve as a bridge between science and technology and the general public. The curriculum includes practical training (or hands-on practice).

一覧:サイエンスコミュニケータ養成実践講座
Recipients
Graduate Students・Museum Professionals・Working Adults
Schedule
Twice a year as SC1 and SC2
Venue
Ueno Main Building
Experiments / Workshops

Aim for the Best Acorn Artist! (Mezase! Best Donguri-List)

This is a contest where participants create crafts using acorns and compete to win the first-place title: the Best Acorn Artist (Best Donguri-List)!

一覧:めざせ!どんぐりスト
Recipients
Elementary and Junior High School Students
Schedule
No Reservation Required
Venue
Tsukuba Botanical Garden
Experiments / Workshops

Third Saturday is Craft Day

Let's make crafts using plants!
Please note that this event is not held every month. Check the official website for details.

一覧:第3土曜日はクラフトDAY
Recipients
Elementary and Junior High School Students
Schedule
No Reservation Required
Venue
Tsukuba Botanical Garden
Courses / Seminars

Botanical Garden In-Depth Seminar

【The Four Seasons of Satoyama】This four-part annual seminar focuses on familiar plant life found in the Satoyama (traditional managed woodlands) of the Tsukuba Mountain region.

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All Recipients
Schedule
Reservation Required
Venue
Tsukuba Botanical Garden
Courses / Seminars

Botanical Garden In-Depth Seminar

【Hands-on Course for Conserving the Extinct-in-the-Wild Koshigaya Hoshikusa】This is a two-part annual course offering hands-on experience in the conservation activities of the Extinct-in-the-Wild Koshigaya Hoshikusa (an aquatic plant). Participants will learn about both its reintroduction to native habitats and its ex-situ conservation efforts at the botanical garden.

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All Recipients
Schedule
Reservation Required
Venue
Tsukuba Botanical Garden
Courses / Seminars

Botanical Art Drawing Course

Learn how to create accurate botanical drawings through the observation of plants.

一覧:植物画を描く講座
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All Recipients
Schedule
Held Once Annually,Reservation Required
Venue
Tsukuba Botanical Garden
Courses / Seminars

Botanical Garden Research Frontier

What kind of research is conducted at a botanical garden? This lecture series allows you to deeply enjoy the research of the botanical garden's scientists.

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All Recipients
Schedule
Reservation Required
Venue
Tsukuba Botanical Garden
Outdoor Activities / Observation

Sunday Observation Session

This program explains and guides visitors through the animals, plants, and natural changes inhabiting or growing in the Institute for Nature Study, allowing participants to learn about the workings of nature.

一覧:日曜観察会
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All Recipients
Schedule
Sundays 10:30–11:30 (Irregularly, approximately 6 times a year)
Venue
Tsukuba Botanical Garden
Courses / Seminars

Natural History Seminar

A natural history lecture series presented by Museum researchers.

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All Recipients
Schedule
Irregularly, approximately 6 times a year
Venue
Institute for Nature Study
Courses / Seminars

Urban Forest Talk

The goal is to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and future direction of urban green spaces through expert lectures and an open exchange of ideas.

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Recipients
High School Students・University Students・Working Adults
Schedule
Irregularly, approximately 3 times a year
Venue
Institute for Nature Study
Courses / Seminars

ntroduction to Mycology for University Students

This course provides an introduction to fungi, covering their classification, evolution, and relevance to human society, all at an introductory level suitable for general university students.

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Recipients
University Students
Schedule
Irregularly, approximately once a year
Venue
Institute for Nature Study
Courses / Seminars

Introduction to Ecology

A series of lectures designed for the general public to easily understand the fundamentals of ecology.

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Recipients
University Students and Older
Schedule
Held annually from February to March
Venue
Institute for Nature Study
Training / Practical Skills

Nature Observation Leader Training

This training aims to improve leadership skills by explaining the key points and approaches to conducting nature observation. It is intended for teachers, science club leaders, etc.

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Recipients
Working Adults
Schedule
Saturdays 10:00–11:30 (Irregularly, approximately 4 times a year)
Venue
Institute for Nature Study