Tokyo

🗺️ Meguro Parasitological Museum目黒寄生虫館

Tokyo

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About Meguro Parasitological Museum

A rare museum in the world dedicated to the theme of parasites.

Details

This museum specializes in the study of parasites, and there is no other similar museum in the world. It was established by Dr. Ryo Kumaguchi to research parasites and promote education and awareness about parasite prevention. The first and second floors of the building serve as exhibition halls, showcasing approximately 300 specimens preserved in liquid along with related information. In addition to the permanent exhibits, various special exhibitions are frequently held to introduce the fascinating and interesting aspects of parasites. The theme of the first-floor exhibition hall is "Diversity of Parasites." It begins with an explanation of what "parasitism" is, using specimens of human and fish parasites for illustration. The theme of the second floor is "Parasites Related to Humans," which provides an in-depth introduction to the ecology of parasites that affect the human body. The most striking display is an 8.8-meter-long tapeworm, said to have come from a patient who consumed fish containing parasitic larvae. The museum also features a gift shop, offering original parasite-themed T-shirts and lanyards containing parasites, which can only be purchased here.

Highlights

A museum dedicated to conducting research on parasites and promoting education on the prevention and treatment of parasitic diseases. It showcases valuable parasite specimens, such as a tapeworm measuring 8.8 meters long, among others. There are also a variety of original merchandise, such as parasite-themed T-shirts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you provide foreign language services? (If so, please let me know which languages are available.)

The explanation board has a QR Code printed on it. After scanning, you can read the English explanation on your mobile phone or tablet. By using the translation feature, it can display in Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional). An English version of the guidebook is also available for sale.

Is re-entry allowed?

Since there is no admission fee, re-entry is allowed.

Is free Wi-Fi available in the facility?

Free Wi-Fi is available.

Are there coin-operated lockers?

Yes, 3 out of the 9 places can accommodate large suitcases.

Is photography allowed inside the venue?

Photography is only allowed for personal use with specimens and displays. However, photography is prohibited in the museum shop and for items that have not been purchased.

Please provide information about accessible facilities.

For wheelchair users, please contact the staff at the entrance via the intercom, and they will guide you to the elevator. A wheelchair is available for loan. Additionally, service dogs for the disabled are allowed to enter. Accessibility information: there is a wheelchair-accessible lift / wheelchairs and strollers (one of each) are available for rent / accessible restrooms equipped with baby changing tables / communication tools are available / assistance dogs are permitted / AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is available.