The Museum's calendar is loaded with events that are both fun and educational. Please see the Event Calendar for details on each event.

Ueno

Lecture title	Description
	Date and time	Remarks
Discovery Talks	Discovery Talks are gallery talks in which Museum researchers discuss their own research projects or scientific topics of interest in the world around us, illustrated with related Museum exhibits.
	Twice a day on Saturdays and public holidays
Nature Observation Tours	Nature observation tours go outdoors to observe and sometimes collect things in the natural world, including plants, animals, minerals and fossils. Basic observation and specimen preparation techniques are also introduced.
	Normally offered on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays (no fixed schedule)
Natural History Seminars	Through lectures, practical instruction and experiments, these workshops teach special knowledge about natural history and techniques of researching it.
	Normally offered on Saturdays (no fixed schedule)
Courses for High School Students to Experience Research First Hand	High-school students learn interactively about the basics of natural-science research with researchers, through a three-day program focused on hands-on practice and skills.
	Offered once a year during the summer holidays
Chemistry Experiments for High-school Students	High-school students learn about the basic workings of chemistry by performing experiments under the guidance of a specialist researcher.
	Saturdays (about 2 times a year)
Lectures on the History of Industrial Technology	Students study the history of the development of industrial technology and its relationship to modern industrial technology and living.
	About four times a year
Lectures to Promote Interest in Astronomy	Enjoy lively discussions of the latest findings in astronomy and space science, along with a grounding in the basics of these fast-advancing disciplines.
	Third Saturday of each month
Nighttime Astronomical Observation	Students observe the stars visible in each season through the Museum's astronomical telescopes. Offered only on clear nights.
	Ueno District: First and third Friday April to August: 7:30 PM September to March: 6:30 PM

Tsukuba Botanical Garden

Lecture title	Description
	Date and time	Remarks
Intriguing Facts about Plants	The latest results in botanical research are presented in a clear, engaging seminar format.
	About seven times a year
Botanical Garden "All About" Seminars	(1) The seasonal changes in native trees are observed year-round, and (2) Discussions are held of plants native to the untamed slopes of Mt. Tsukuba.
	The "All About" Seminars form a comprehensive study course in which: One theme is covered each year (two themes starting in AY2008). In AY2008, 12 consecutive lectures will be offered on theme (1) above, and 6 observation sessions on theme (2).
Nighttime Astronomical Observation	Students observe the stars visible in each season through the Tsukuba District's astronomical telescope. Offered only on clear nights.
	Second Saturday

Institute for Nature Study

Lecture title	Description
	Date and time	Remarks
Sunday Observation Tours	Study the miraculous workings of nature through a discussion and guided tour of the flora and fauna that feature at the Institute for Nature Study and the changes that occur in nature.
	First and third Sunday
Easy Bird Study	Museum researchers provide engaging and accessible discussions of birds and their lives, drawing on the latest ornithological research.
	Sunday (Ten times a year)
Botany Lessons for Beginners	Observe the modes of living of plant life inside and outside the Institute for Nature Study.
	Sunday (Ten times a year)
Lessons on the Ecology of Small Urban Animals	Observe the modes of living of insects and other small animals inside and outside the Institute for Nature Study.
	Sunday (Ten times a year)