Museum Experts
Become a "Museum Master"!
When we say the word "museum," there are many different kinds!
Science museums, science centers, zoos, botanical gardens, aquariums, planetariums, and art museums are all types of museums.
Museums are places that investigate your everyday questions, like "What is that?" or "Why does that happen?", about ourselves as human beings, the nature around us, and the technology we've created—and then they share those answers with everyone.
Why not visit a museum and find lots of WONDERS?
Visit a Museum 10 Times
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There are many different types of museums, including science museums, science centers, zoos, botanical gardens, aquariums, planetariums, and art museums.
- You are welcome to achieve this goal either by visiting the same museum 10 times or by visiting 10 different museums (or any combination that totals 10 visits). If you can't manage 10 visits in one year, take as many years as you need!
- Be sure to record what you saw and what you participated in at the museum in your "Learning Record."
Write Down Your Thoughts and Ideas
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What did you feel when you visited the museum? Try writing an essay or reflection about your impressions!（Aim for approximately 200–400 words.）
Ready to Apply to Be a "Museum Master"!
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Reflection Essay (Aim for about 200–400 words)
*There is no deadline for applications! You can challenge yourself anytime and as many times as you like.
You're Now a "Museum Master"!
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As a certified Museum Master, you will receive a Master Certification from the National Museum of Nature and Science addressed to your school.
Download Documents
"Museum Master" Application Form (Form 1)（リンクを新しいタブで開きます）(385.6 KB)"Learning Record" (Form 2)（リンクを新しいタブで開きます）(42.2 KB)
"Museum Master" Flyer（リンクを新しいタブで開きます）(968.0 KB)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The program is open to elementary and junior high school students (including students at special needs schools and international schools). Preschoolers, high school students, and older individuals are not eligible to apply to be a "Museum Master."
es, absolutely! Any combination is fine—you can visit the same museum 10 times, visit 3 different museums three times each, or visit 10 completely different museums. Any way you reach 10 visits is welcome.
No, you do not. It is fine whether you complete the 10 visits in one year or take several years to reach the goal.
No. You only need to write one reflection essay about one place (museum/facility) that left the deepest impression on you or that you liked the most out of the 10 visits.
There is no deadline for the "Museum Master" program. We accept applications year-round, anytime you are ready to submit.
If you apply individually, we will send the certificate in about two to three weeks. If a school applies as a group (for example, submitting more than 20 or 30 applications at once), it may take approximately one month.
Yes, you are welcome to use those forms.