Membership
Membership
The National Museum of Nature and Science offers three types of membership passes: the FNMNS Pass, the Repeaters Pass and Midori-no-Pass.
Holders of the FNMNS Pass and Repeaters Pass can visit the Ueno District (permanent exhibitions), Tsukuba Botanical Garden and Institute for Nature Study, free of charge. Holders of the Midori-no-Pass can visit the Tsukuba Botanical Garden and Institute
for Nature Study, free of charge.
These three types of annual passes have been created to make nature and science more accessible to members.
We sincerely look forward to your becoming a member.
*Please visit the information desk at each facility to join.
Please check the days of operation of each facility, opening hours of the information desk and other necessary information.
Five Membership Programs
Membership applications can be completed at the reception desk of each facility.
Please check the opening days and reception hours of each facility before your visit.
The Friends of the National Museum of Nature and Science (FNMNS) Membership is an association intended to further deepen your relationship with the National Museum of Nature and Science so that you have more questions about natural science and increase your interest in it.
Howto JoinHolders of this annual pass can visit permanent exhibitions at the Ueno District, Tsukuba Botanical Garden and Institute for Nature Study free of charge, as many times as they like in one year.
Howto JoinHolders of this annual pass can visit the Tsukuba Botanical Garden and Institute for Nature Study free of charge, as many times as they like in one year.
Howto JoinThis membership program supports the activities of the National Museum of Nature and Science. It is designed for individuals and organizations wishing to contribute to the museum's operations and research activities.
Howto JoinThis initiative aims to enhance university students' scientific literacy and science communication skills by collaborating with universities and other institutions to develop various activities.
Howto JoinAnnual Membership Fees
| Category | FNMNS | Repeaters Pass | Midori-no-Pass
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| Children and youth in grades 1-12, high-school students | 2,000円 | 1,500円 |
900円 |
| General member | 5,000円 |
Benefits
| Benefits |
FNMNS |
Repeaters Pass |
Midori-no-Pass |
| Free admission to the Ueno District (permanent exhibitions) |
✓ | ✓ |
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| Free admission to the Tsukuba Botanical Garden and Institute for Nature Study |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Special exhibitions at the Ueno District (organized several times a year) | Free admission for one visit *Note 1 |
Discount fee *Note 2 |
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| Discounts at the Museun Shop at the Ueno District | 10% discount *Note 3 |
10% discount *Note 3 |
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| Discounts at the Museun Shop at the Tsukuba Botanical Garden and Institute for Nature Study |
10% discount *Note 3 |
10% discount *Note 3 |
10% discount *Note 3 |
| Discounts at the restaurant at the Ueno District (Mouseion) |
5% discount |
5% discount |
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| Discounts on some products at the cafe at the Ueno District (Japan Gallery, B1F) |
5% discount |
5% discount |
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| Free rental of the Audio Guide for the Ueno District (permanent exhibitions) (except for the first time) *Note 4 | ✓ *Note 5 | ✓ *Note 5 |
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*Note 1: You can see the same special exhibition at a discounted fee for the second or subsequent time.
Free admission does not apply to some special exhibitions. Discounts for the second and subsequent visits only apply to adult members.
*Note 2: Discounts do not apply to some special exhibitions. Discounts only apply to adult members.
*Note 3: Discounts does not apply to some products at the Museun Shop.
*Note 4: The rental fee for the first time is 320 yen. *The admission fees have been revised since October 1, 2019 due to the consumption tax increase.
*Note 5: This benefit does not apply to the Tablet KAHAKU Navigators or Audio Guides for special exhibitions.