Planning
Noguchi Hideyo 150th Anniversary Exhibition: The Battle Against Infectious Diseases: Past, Present, and Future
- 日程
- 2026年10月27日 ー 2027年02月28日
- 対象
- 会場
- 上野本館
- 受付
The year 2026 marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Dr.Noguchi Hideyo. Dr.Noguchi and his colleagues worked to overcome infectious diseases, which have afflicted humanity since the dawn of time and continue to pose challenges today.
This exhibition presents the life and work of Dr.Noguchi Hideyo and explores the endless battle against infectious diseases undertaken by Dr.Noguchi and his fellow pioneers.
This exhibition presents the life and work of Dr.Noguchi Hideyo and explores the endless battle against infectious diseases undertaken by Dr.Noguchi and his fellow pioneers.
What to see
Chapter 1 The Legacy of the COVID-19 Pandemic
An infectious disease that we experienced in recent years and that still remains fresh in memory is COVID-19. The first case in Japan was reported in 2020, and waves of infections followed for several years thereaer.Let's start by taking a look back at the coronavirus crisis.
Chapter 2 What Is Infectious Disease?
Infectious disease is a general term for an illness with various symptoms that result from the invasion of tissues by a pathogen, such as a bacterium or virus, and its multiplication. This chapter introduces some infectious diseases and pathogens.
Chapter 3 The Pathogenic Microorganisms Studied by Dr.Noguchi Hideyo
The rapid progress of microbiology in the 19th century led to the identification of many pathogens. Noguchi Hideyo tackled infectious diseases with great dedication and his exceptional challenger's spirit and ability to take action. This chapter traces Dr.Noguchi's career and examines his battle against pathogens.
Chapter 4 Pathogen Diversity in Infectious Diseases
Infectious diseases are caused by agents called pathogens. This chapter takes a look at the various types of pathogen.
Chapter 5 Infectious Disease Research : Present and Future
Infectious diseases have afficted humanity since the dawn of time. New pathogens are still emerging today and causing new infectious diseases. Conquering infectious diseases requires much more research and ever swier responses. Let's see what we can do to help the battle against infectious diseases.
Event
Movie Screening
The Film"Making Pandemics: Preserving biodiversity to protect our health”
Director: Marie-Monique Robin
(Japanese subtitles) Produced in 2020 / 110 minutes / France
Making Pandemics（リンクを新しいタブで開きます）(website)
Original Title
"LA FABRIQUE DES PANDÉMIES: PRÉSERVER LA BIODIVERSITÉ, UN IMPÉRATIF POUR LA SANTÉ PLANÉTAIRE".
| Date and Time |
November 22, 2026 (Sun) 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
| How to Apply | On website (October 22, 2026 (Thu) 10:00 a.m.–November 8, 2026 (Sun)23:00 p.m.) ※admission by lottery |
Exhibition
| Title | Noguchi Hideyo 150th Anniversary Exhibition: The Battle Against Infectious Diseases: Past, Present, and Future |
| Period | October 27, 2026 (Tue) – February 28, 2027 (Sun) |
| Venue | Japan Gallery 1F Exhibition Hall for planed exhibition |
| Hours | 9:00-17:00
*Opening days, hours etc. are subject to alteration. Please check the website before your visit. |
| Closed | Monday and (If Monday is a national holiday, the Museum is open Monday and closed the following Tuesday.)
November 4 (Wed), December 28 (Mon)–January 1, 2027 (Fri, holiday) |
| Admission | General and university students ¥630
High-school students and younger Free General and university students ¥510(For groups of 20 or more visitors) |
| Organizers | National Museum of Nature and Science／Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Foundation |