National Museum of Nature and Science 09:00
¥2,300, high school, junior high and elementary school students ¥600, younger children free
Summer is here, and so is the National Museum of Nature and Science’s ‘Special Exhibition: Super Amazing World of Life’, a big-time showcase created in collaboration with NHK’s long-running wildlife documentary series Darwin ga kita! (‘Darwin Has Come!’). Combining scientific research with spectacular natural-history filmmaking, the exhibition explores the extraordinary ways in which animals have adapted to an ever-changing planet.
Since the birth of the Earth, life has evolved in response to dramatic environmental shifts, developing remarkable physical traits and survival strategies that have enabled species to thrive across diverse ecosystems. Centring on the animal kingdom, the exhibition examines these evolutionary adaptations through the museum’s extensive collection of specimens, the latest scientific findings and immersive audiovisual presentations.
A particular highlight is the partnership with NHK’s acclaimed nature programme, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026. Having documented wildlife in more than 70 countries and captured over 160 world-first observations, the series contributes a wealth of breathtaking footage that vividly illustrates animal behavior in the wild. These films complement the museum’s scientific displays, bringing evolutionary processes and survival strategies to life with exceptional immediacy.
Blending research, museum collections and cutting-edge wildlife cinematography, ‘Special Exhibition: Super Amazing World of Life’ offers visitors of all ages an engaging introduction to the ingenuity of evolution. By revealing the astonishing abilities animals have acquired over millions of years, the exhibition both provides a celebration of biodiversity and encourages a deeper appreciation of the resilience and complexity of life on Earth.
