National Museum of Nature and Science
A life-size blue whale and a D51 steam locomotive outside, and a T. rex and a Triceratops inside.
7-20 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-8718
Kid essentials
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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