# National Museum of Nature and Science

The National Museum of Nature and Science in Ueno Park covers natural history and the development of science and technology.

## About National Museum of Nature and Science

A life-size model of a blue whale stands outside the entrance.

## Nearest station to National Museum of Nature and Science

The nearest station to National Museum of Nature and Science is Ueno, about 5 minutes on foot. You can also walk from Uguisudani (7 minutes on foot), Keisei-Ueno (8 minutes on foot) and Inaricho (10 minutes on foot).

## Nearest stations

- [Ueno](/stations/ueno.md) — 5 min walk
- [Uguisudani](/stations/uguisudani.md) — 7 min walk
- [Keisei-Ueno](/stations/keisei-ueno.md) — 8 min walk
- [Inaricho](/stations/inaricho.md) — 10 min walk

Walking times are estimates from the landmark map point; the actual route and station exit can differ.

## Related landmarks

- [Ueno Park](/landmarks/ueno-park.md)
- [Tokyo National Museum](/landmarks/tokyo-national-museum.md)

## Rail lines serving these stations

- [Joban Rapid Line](/lines/joban-rapid.md)
- [Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line](/lines/keihin-tohoku-negishi.md)
- [Takasaki Line](/lines/takasaki.md)
- [Utsunomiya Line](/lines/utsunomiya.md)
- [Yamanote Line](/lines/yamanote.md)
- [Ginza Line](/lines/ginza.md)
- [Hibiya Line](/lines/hibiya.md)
- [Keisei Main Line](/lines/keisei-main.md)
- [Narita Sky Access Line](/lines/narita-sky-access.md)

## Facts

- **Category:** Museum
- **Also known as:** 国立科学博物館, Kahaku
- **Coordinates:** 35.7166, 139.7761
- **Official website:** https://www.kahaku.go.jp/english/

## Related

- [All landmarks](/landmarks/index.md)