Facility Rental

About Facility Rental

The National Museum of Nature and Science, Ueno Main Building, offers facility rentals for a fee. In addition to lectures, training sessions, and symposiums, the museum can also be used for corporate receptions, musical performances, filming for TV dramas or movies, weddings, and other unique venue purposes.
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About Our Facilities

The National Museum of Nature and Science, founded in 1877, is Japan’s only national comprehensive science museum covering natural history and the history of science and technology.
The Japan Gallery was designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan in 2008. Built in 1931 according to a design by the Ministry of Education at the time, the building features a grand structure based on the Neo-Renaissance style. When viewed from above, the building’s shape resembles an airplane, which at the time symbolized cutting-edge scientific technology. Inside this classical building, there are six exhibition rooms, as well as an auditorium and conference rooms. The central area is open to the ceiling and features a hall with a domed roof. The charm of the building lies in its atmosphere of the early Showa period, created by its distinctive lighting fixtures and beautiful stained glass.
The Global Gallery had its grand opening in 2004 and features expansive exhibition spaces spanning approximately 9,000 m² across three above-ground and three underground floors. Impressive real specimens and dynamic animal taxidermy are showcased with multimedia displays. The exhibition spaces where visitors can experience the history of life on Earth and the history of human ingenuity can be used for a variety of purposes, from filming to concerts.

Japan Gallery, 3rd Floor North Wing Exhibition Room

Japan Gallery, Corridor and Central Staircase

Japan Gallery, 1st Floor South Wing Exhibition Room

Global Gallery, B1st Floor Exhibition Hall

Global Gallery, 1st Floor Exhibition Hall

Global Gallery, B2nd Floor Exhibition Hall

Global Gallery, 3rd Floor Lecture Room

Japan Gallery, 2nd Floor Lecture Room

Japan Gallery, B1st Floor Multi-purpuse hall

Visitors can explore the museum’s exhibition rooms and other interior spaces through 3D or VR experiences. In measurement mode, you can measure spaces such as the museum's corridors. Please use it to check routes for equipment delivery.
*Measurement mode is provided as a reference only; please make sure to take actual measurements during preliminary inspections.

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Rental Process

1. Download and review the Facility Rental Guide.
2. Make an inquiry (by email or phone).
3. Submit your project proposal.
4. Preliminary inspection (weekdays 9AM–5PM, generally at least two weeks before the desired date of use)
5. Submit your application (final reservation).
6. Pay the usage fee.
7. Day of use.

*For the fee schedule, please refer to the Facility Rental Guide.
Facility Rental Guide（リンクを新しいタブで開きます）(7.0 MB)

Regulations, etc.

Inquiries

Facility Rental Office, Innovation Center for Nature and Science Museums, National Museum of Nature and Science
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Email address: staiyo@kahaku.go.jp
Tel: 03-5814-9193（リンクを新しいタブで開きます）

1. Desired date and time of use
2. Desired facility
3. Project proposal or other documents showing the details of the planned activity
4. Contact information for the person in charge