Special Exhibition The OCEAN –The Origin of Life

The ocean symbolizes the aquatic Earth, and is the source of life found there. The ocean covers 70% of the Earth's surface, it is amassive pathway for the transport of energy and material, and drives the ecosystems across the globe. Land-based humans have used it to drive their prosperity and as a major food source.

However, a shocking prediction was made at the World Economic Forum in 2016: "By 2050, the amount of plastic waste in the ocean will exceed the total weight of fish”. The environmental impact of human activities is manifesting in the ocean.

Past "Deep Ocean" special exhibitions held at the National Museum of Nature and Science introduced the challenges for humans exploring the deep ocean and the life that is found there. This special exhibition, "The Ocean", will introduce the origin of the ocean, the diverse kinds of life found there, and the complex relationship between humans and the ocean.

Exhibition

Title Special Exhibition The OCEAN –The Origin of Life
Period July 15, 2023(Sat)～ Oct 9, 2023(Mon)
Open hours 9:00-17:00
Open until 19:00 August 11(Fri)～20(Sun)
* Last admission 30min. before closing time.
Permanent Exhibition is closed at 17:00
Open until 18:00 August 11(Fri)～15(Tue)
* Last admission 30min. before closing time.
Days Closed Sep 4, Sep 11, Sep 19, Sep 25
Organizers National Museum of Nature and Science, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology, NHK, NHK Promotions Inc., The Yomiuri Shimbun,
With the Special Sponsorship of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. , MITSUMURA PRINTING CO., LTD.

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National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo
7-20 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8718
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Ticket and Prices

How to enter

Online advanced booking is recommended.

Tickets on the day

Adults and University Students 2,000 yen
Students of Elementary /
Junior High / High School		 600 yen

Attention

  • Preschool children are admitted free.
  • Disabled persons, plus one caregiver per disabled person, are admitted free. Please present your Disabled Person's Notebook or similar identification.
  • Visitors to the special exhibition can visit the permanent exhibitions (Earth Gallery and Japan Gallery) on the same day during the opening hours of the permanent exhibitions.
  • Tickets will not be refunded or reissued.