Meguro Parasitological Museum
This museum is dedicated to the subject of parasites. It features some 300 specimens and other related exhibits including an 8.8-meter-long tapeworm specimen illuminated with LED lights. The first floor of the museum, which has a theme of ''diversity of parasites,'' presents the diverse shapes and appearances of parasites through specimen, video, and other exhibits. The second floor, which has a theme of ''human and zoonotic parasites,'' covers topics including the symptoms that parasite infections cause in humans as well as the history of parasitology in Japan. The museum's shop offers a selection of original goods including t-shirts featuring detailed illustrations of parasites.
Spot details
- Address
- Tokyo Meguro-ku Shimomeguro 4-1-1 Map
- Phone
- 0337161264
- Hours
- 10:00-17:00
- Closed
- Monday/Tuesday (open on public holidays, closed on the following weekday), New Year's Holiday
- Fees
- [Admission fee]Free (Please help us by making a donation)
- Parking Lot
- Not available
- Smoking
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Available(Wifi Square, FreeSpot)
- Note
- [Voice guidance] 03-3716-1264
- Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available
- Infant friendly
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
Review
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- Small but interesting
- Only two small floors, but a lot of interesting info.There are QR-codes that give you english info. Some of the tablets have an english option too.Theres a small museum shop...
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- Nerdy free museum
- It is an interesting collection of parasites. Its only interesting if you are not appalled by what could be living inside you. It is a relief to see how many gross afflictions have been eradicated...
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- Crazy cool!
- Our family seeks out off-the-beaten-path places when we travel. This museum qualifies in this category! The museum is small but free (there is a donation box) and is full of disgusting parasites...
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