Permanent Exhibition Database

Permanent Exhibition Database

This database allows you to search online for specimens and materials currently on display in the permanent exhibition rooms (Global Gallery and Japan Gallery) of the National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno. By searching with keywords or exhibition zones, you can view the names and details of materials, their locations, and images of the exhibits. In addition to basic information about the exhibits, you can check whether the specimen is on display in the permanent exhibition rooms, and see where and how it is exhibited.

How to Use

Keyword Search

Please enter the item you are looking for. Full-width and half-width characters, as well as hiragana, katakana, and kanji, are distinguished. Please enter English (scientific names) using half-width characters and Japanese text using full-width characters.

Classification Checkboxes

The classification of the checkboxes below the keyword input form is based on the museum’s research organization.
(You can search without checking any boxes)

Examples of Classifications
Animals: Vertebrates [mammals, birds, fish, etc.], Invertebrates [insects, arthropods, etc.]
Plants: Seed plants, ferns, mosses; algae, fungi, lichens, slime molds, etc.
Earth Science: Rocks, minerals, fossils, geology, etc.
Humankind: Human history, the formation of the Japanese people, replicas of fossil human bones, and archaeological artifacts, etc.
Science and Technology: History of science and technology [clocks, early Japanese automobiles and aircraft, electronic communication and information materials, materials on Japanese engineers, etc.]; Scientific and physical materials [astronomy, seismology, meteorites, etc.]

Search by Exhibition Zone

You can search by floor, area, or category within the Global Gallery and Japan Gallery.
For more information about the exhibition rooms, please see here.
You can also view explanations on the exhibition information terminals (kiosks) located within the museum.

Public Information

Exhibit name, Japanese name, scientific name, English name, quantity, type of specimen or material, classification, place of origin, period, provider, description, keywords, exhibition location (map), and exhibit photos
Exhibit Name: The name used for display at the museum. It may differ from common or scientific names.
Exhibit Photos: Taken inside the exhibition rooms. Some photos show the overall view of the section and are not intended for checking detailed information about the specimens.

Search Results

Keywords contained within the public information will be matched. If there are too many results, please use the checkboxes or the refined search options.
Due to research or preparation, some items may not be available for viewing in the exhibition rooms. Thank you for your understanding.

Copyright

The copyright of this database belongs to the National Museum of Nature and Science.
Unauthorized reproduction or redistribution is not permitted.