My kids enjoy the National Museum of Science and Nature – particularly on rainy days.
I recommend bringing your lunch from home or having snacks on the rooftop – there is a garden with room to wriggle and places to sit and have a bite to eat.
There is a cafe on the ground floor too (but you may have to queue on busy days.)
When you first enter the museum, ask for availability for the kids playroom sessions. There is a playcentre section with craft sections, climbing areas and some soft play.
My kids (2 and 4) really enjoyed it – also availability means that we haven’t got a spot here every time we visit.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND NATURE
台東区上野公園7-20
7-20 UENO PARK, TAITO-KU
OPEN 9AM-5PM (UNTIL 8PM ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY)
CLOSED MOST MONDAYS (AND TUESDAY IF MONDAY WAS A NATIONAL HOLIDAY)*check website before visiting
ENTRY: 630YEN (HIGH SCHOOL AGE AND YOUNGER ENTER FOR FREE)
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND NATURE
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