National Museum of Nature and Science Tours and Tickets

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Tickets to Tokyo’s National Museum of Nature and Science cost ¥630 for adults and university students. Free entry is offered to high school-aged students and younger, seniors aged 65 and over with a valid ID, and disabled visitors with one caregiver. Admission to the monthly Nights for Astronomical Observation costs ¥320 for adults and university students.

Admission tickets for Tokyo’s National Museum of Nature and Science can only be purchased in person at the museum’s ticket counter, and you can’t buy tickets online via the museum’s website. However, multi-attraction tickets that include entrance to this museum can be purchased online through the website or from third-party vendors, such as the Tokyo Pass.

Tokyo’s National Museum of Nature and Science is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9am until 5pm. Hours may be extended during busy periods, and last admission is 30 minutes before closing (although you should plan a longer visit). While it’s usually closed on Monday, it opens if a public holiday falls on a Monday and closes the following day instead. The museum stays open later on the first Friday of every month for astronomical observation sessions.

Yes, photography for personal use is permitted within the National Museum of Nature and Science, as long as it doesn’t disturb others or interfere with the museum’s operations or safety. Photography of certain exhibits may be prohibited, so comply with any signs. Tripods, selfie sticks, and flash photography aren’t allowed.

Yes, there’s a restaurant on the museum’s mezzanine floor and a café in the basement. These are open from 10.30am until the museum closes, with last orders 30 minutes before closing time. You can also bring your own food and drink to enjoy on the rooftop herb garden, or in the lounge in the basement, which is equipped with vending machines.