# National Museum of Nature and Science

Two buildings in Ueno make up Japan's national science museum, with a full-size blue whale model outside. A steam locomotive and the launch frame for the country's first satellite stand alongside it. The Global Gallery has dinosaur skeletons, a hall of 115 preserved animals, and 'Compass,' a room children and grown-ups enjoy together. The Japan Gallery is a 1931 landmark shaped like an airplane seen from above.

- Area: tokyo_ueno
- Type: sightseeing
- Average stay: 150 min
- Hours: [object Object]
- Last verified: 2026-08-06

## Family facts (value + conditions + source + verified date)

| Feature | Value | Conditions | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroller friendly | Yes | 2 loaner strollers at the entrance information counter (no reservations — available when not in use) | 2026-08-06 (web) | [source](https://www.kahaku.go.jp/riyou/kannai-guide/accessibility.html) |
| Stroller rental | Yes (2) | At the entrance information counter; no reservations — available when not in use | 2026-08-06 (web) | [source](https://www.kahaku.go.jp/riyou/kannai-guide/accessibility.html) |
| Nursing space | Yes (2) | Japan Gallery B1F (back of the lounge) and Global Gallery 3F (escalator side); hot water not stated online | 2026-08-06 (web) | [source](https://www.kahaku.go.jp/riyou/kannai-guide/accessibility.html) |
| Diaper changing table | Yes | Accessible restrooms on every floor except Global Gallery B1F, plus Japan Gallery B1F/1F/2F and inside the B1F nursing room | 2026-08-06 (web) | [source](https://www.kahaku.go.jp/riyou/kannai-guide/accessibility.html) |
| Family restroom | Yes | Multipurpose (accessible) restrooms across both buildings; some with adult-size changing beds | 2026-08-06 (web) | [source](https://www.kahaku.go.jp/riyou/kannai-guide/accessibility.html) |
| English support | 英語メニュー・表示 | Audio guide & 'Kahaku Navi' tablet in English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese + a kids' Japanese version (¥320, cash only; photo ID needed for the tablet). Free smartphone 'Kahaku HANDY GUIDE' in English, Chinese & Korean (no audio) | 2026-08-06 (web) | [source](https://www.kahaku.go.jp/riyou/kannai-guide/index.html) |
| Child switch (rider swap) | Yes | The audio guide / 'Kahaku Navi' tablet comes in a kids' Japanese version (paid: ¥320, cash only) | 2026-08-06 (web) | [source](https://www.kahaku.go.jp/riyou/kannai-guide/index.html) |
| Elevator | Yes | Wheelchair-accessible elevators listed on the official floor map (per-floor locations on the map) | 2026-08-06 (web) | [source](https://www.kahaku.go.jp/riyou/kannai-guide/floormap.html) |
| Indoor / outdoor | – |  |  |  |
| Kids' toilet seat & step stool | – |  |  |  |
| Diaper disposal bin | – |  |  |  |
| Outside food allowed | – |  |  |  |
| Steps & slope caution | – |  |  |  |