Jun 29th
Mar 21st
The event celebrates 50 years of JAMSTEC, and explores the challenges and developments the agency has encountered
The event celebrates 50 years of JAMSTEC, and explores the challenges and developments the agency has encountered (Public Domain)

JAMSTEC 50th Anniversary Exhibition 2021-2022

Exploring the challenges and development of ocean surveys in Japan

Kim   - 1 min read
Venue : National Museum of Nature and Science When : Jun 29th 2021 - Mar 21st 2022, 9:00am - 5:00pm

The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) leads the world in deep-sea surveys, and celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. In honor of this, the National Museum of Nature and Science will host an exhibition exploring the challenges and developments the agency has seen over the last half-century.

Visitors can learn about the history of oceanographic surveys in Japan, explore research vessels and deep-sea survey equipment, and discover the scientific results obtained from surveys that have been conducted.

Reservations are required for this event, which can be organized via the official museum website. Adult admission is priced at 630 yen.

Getting there

The National Museum of Nature and Science is located approximately four minutes on foot from Ueno Station’s park exit.

For those who plan to drive, there is no dedicated parking lot at the museum. Details about paid parking lots in the surrounding area can be found on the official museum website here.

More info

Find out more about National Museum of Nature and Science.

Kim

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