Tokyo Special Exhibition "Antarctica" E-ticket at Miraikan – The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

Overview

70 Years of Antarctic Research!! This summer, Antarctica comes to Tokyo!

Commemorating the 70th anniversary of Japan’s Antarctic Research Expedition, this exhibition explores 70 years of activities and challenges in Antarctica—an unknown and extreme frontier.

Visitors become members of a “Special Antarctic Research Team,” enjoying immersive visuals and interactive exhibits unique to Antarctica while experiencing the diverse missions carried out by Japan’s Antarctic research teams.

Event Period: Wed, July 1– Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Hours: 10:00–17:00 (last admission 30 minutes before closing)

Closed: July 7 (Tue), July 14 (Tue), September 1 (Tue), September 8 (Tue), September 15 (Tue) *hours and closing days are subject to change

Venue: The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation 1F Special Exhibition Zone, 2-3-6 Aomi, Koto Ward, Tokyo

Highlights

• Discover Antarctica’s role in understanding Earth’s environment and the future revealed by Japanese research teams
• Earn and use Rakuten Points when you book with your Rakuten account!
• Celebrating 70 years of Antarctic research! Experience Japan’s challenges and contributions to the future

Important Information

• Each ticket is valid for one person and one entry only during the event period.
• Free admission for children aged 0–2 years old.
• Admission includes access to the permanent exhibition. The Dome Theater requires a separate payment (booking required)
• Admission may be restricted or timed entry tickets distributed depending on crowd levels.
• Tickets cannot be changed, refunded, or reissued after purchase.
• Re-entry is not permitted (except for the permanent exhibition, which allows same-day re-entry).
• Visitors with a disability certificate and one accompanying person are admitted free of charge.
• Students and certificate holders may be required to present valid ID upon entry.
• Resale of tickets is prohibited. The organizer assumes no responsibility for issues arising from unauthorized purchases.
• Weekends, public holidays, and the final days of the exhibition are expected to be crowded. Visiting on weekdays or earlier in the event period is recommended. You may be required to wait during busy times.
• Exhibition details, dates, opening hours, and closing days are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Please check the official website for the latest updates.

Inquiries: "Antarctica" Office 03-8820-4071

What to Bring

• Your e-ticket
• A mobile device with internet connection (to redeem tickets, you must log in with the account used to book)

Meeting Point

The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, 1F Special Exhibition Zone

Venue Address

2-3-6 Aomi, Koto Ward, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo 135-0064

Schedule

Event Period: July 1–Sep 27, 2026

Hours: 10:00–17:00 (last admission 30 minutes before closing)

Closed: July 7 (Tue), July 14 (Tue), September 1 (Tue), September 8 (Tue), September 15 (Tue) *hours and closing days are subject to change

Venue: The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation 1F Special Exhibition Zone, 2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable after you booked

Description

The first time Japanese explorers set foot in Antarctica was in 1912 — just one year after a Norwegian expedition became the first in human history to reach the South Pole.

In 1956, the first Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition departed Tokyo’s Harumi Wharf aboard the icebreaker Soya, marking the beginning of Japan’s Antarctic challenge. In 2026, Japan celebrates the 70th anniversary of its Antarctic research efforts.

Ticket Prices

Early-Bird Tickets:

Adults (19+): 1,800 JPY

Ages 18 and under (elementary school students and above): 1,100 JPY

Preschool children (ages 3+): 700 JPY

Sales Period: Apr 15, 2026 at 10:00–Jun 30 2026 at 23:59

Same-Day Tickets:

Adults (19+): 2,000 JPY

Ages 18 and under (elementary school students and above): 1,300 JPY

Preschool children (ages 3+): 900 JPY

Sales Period: July 1, 2026 at 00:00–Sep 27, 2026 at 16:30

Highlights

Rare real specimens collected in Antarctica on display!

This exhibition features extraordinary real-world samples, including “Antarctic Ice,” a time capsule preserving records of past climate change. Visitors can also explore over 30 meteorite samples collected in Antarctica — often called a “holy ground” for meteorite discovery — including iron meteorites you can touch and hold, as well as rare specimens believed to have originated from the Moon and Mars.

Also on display is the real “Touchable Mars Meteorite (Slice)” previously exhibited at the Osaka-Kansai Expo. Experience these invaluable and authentic samples up close!

Immersive large-scale visuals of glaciers and auroras, plus interactive exhibits!

Enjoy powerful large-format visuals of glaciers and auroras, along with hands-on experiences such as a “penguin census” and a “blizzard simulation.”

Through these exhibits, visitors can explore global environmental changes and Earth’s connection to space, while discovering scientific insights and future implications derived from decades of Antarctic research data.

How it Works

• Using tickets: your e-ticket voucher requires an internet connection to use, and should only be redeemed by staff (click here for how to use).
• Tickets can only be redeemed with the user account that booked them; please ensure you can access the same account on the day you visit.