Overview
Split into a Japan Gallery and a Global Gallery, this is where the dinosaur skeletons, meteorite collection, and space exploration exhibits live — most visitors gravitate to the Global Gallery first.
It's genuinely one of the better rainy-day, kid-friendly museum options in central Tokyo, with enough hands-on exhibits and scale-model dinosaurs to hold attention for a solid two hours.
Good to know: Don't confuse this with Miraikan in Odaiba — that's a separate venue focused on robotics and technology, while this museum in Ueno Park focuses on natural history.
Tickets & Prices
Compare standalone tickets against the Tokyo Museum Grutto Pass to see which makes sense for your trip — the pass covers this venue along with 106 others for ¥2,500.
| Option | Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone e-ticket — Klook | Advance ticket for the permanent exhibition galleries | From ¥630 |
| Standalone e-ticket — KKday | Alternative booking channel for the same admission | From ¥630 |
See the full Tokyo Grutto Pass 2026 review →
How to Book
Book your e-ticket on Klook or KKday
Choose your visit date and receive an instant QR-code confirmation.
Head to Ueno Park
The museum sits between the Tokyo National Museum and the National Museum of Western Art.
Start with the Global Gallery
That's where the dinosaur skeletons and space exhibits are — the highlight for most visitors.
Access & Info
Visitor Info
- Address
- 7-20 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-8718
- Hours
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (last entry 4:30 PM)
- Closed
- Mondays (next day if Monday is a holiday), New Year's period
- Access
- 5-min walk from JR Ueno Station (Park Exit)
- Official site
- kahaku.go.jp
Good to Know
✓ Good fit if you're… Good fit for families with kids interested in dinosaurs and space, rainy-day Tokyo itineraries, and anyone doing a full Ueno Park day.
✗ Maybe skip if you're… Consider skipping if you're looking for the robotics-focused science museum — that's Miraikan in Odaiba, a separate venue.
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