Kahaku Volunteers

“Love People, Love Science, Love Kahaku”

The National Museum of Nature and Science promotes activities that emphasize dialogue with visitors, aiming to be a friendly, welcoming, and approachable museum for everyone who visits the museum.

These activities are supported by our “Kahaku Volunteers,” who love people, love science, and love Kahaku.

Kahaku Volunteer Activities

Exhibit Assistance

Floor Guides

Volunteers provide guidance for the various exhibits in the permanent exhibition rooms.
In the Global Gallery on the 2nd floor, at the Investigation Technology for the Earth exhibition, volunteers assist with the interactive displays.
フロアガイドの様子
フロアガイドの様子

Kahaku’s Touch and Talk Wagon

In the permanent exhibition rooms, volunteers use related objects (specimens and materials) to provide compact explanations that help visitors better understand the key points of each exhibit.
かはくのモノ語りワゴンの様子
かはくのモノ語りワゴンの様子

Assisting with Hands-On Learning

Volunteers help with educational programs and related activities.
体験学習のお手伝いの様子
体験学習のお手伝いの様子

Recruitment of Kahaku Volunteers (Assistant Volunteers)

We are recruiting volunteers for the Kahaku Volunteer Program starting in FY2025. For more details, please refer to the application guidelines below.

<<Application Period>> *Applications are now closed
Sunday, December 8 to Sunday, December 22, 2024 (applications must arrive by 5:00 PM)
*Applications accepted by email only.

FY2025 Kahaku Volunteer Orientation

An orientation session for the volunteer program will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Participation is optional, but we encourage you to attend, as the session will also include an introduction to Kahaku Volunteer activities.
For more details and registration, please check the event calendar.
かはくボランティアの様子
かはくボランティアの様子