Extinction Exhibition Talk Event at Nagoya City Science Museum

A "Great Extinction Exhibition" gallery talk event will be held at the Nagoya City Science Museum. Tomoyuki Mikami, the supervisor of the special exhibition, will be present to discuss specimens and research within the exhibition hall.

Event Overview

This event features Tomoyuki Mikami (Project Researcher PD, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Department of Evolutionary Studies of Biosphere, National Museum of Nature and Science), who supervises the special exhibition. Attendees will have the valuable opportunity to hear directly from the supervisor about the exhibits. The talk will delve deeper into the specimens and content on display from a researcher's perspective, enhancing understanding of the "Great Extinction" events throughout life's history, from the age of dinosaurs to the present.

Highlights

With the supervisor himself providing the explanations, participants can learn about the scientific knowledge behind the exhibits and the significance of the specimens from an expert viewpoint. The event is expected to further illuminate the appeal of the "Great Extinction Exhibition." There may also be a Q&A session, offering a chance for interaction with attendees.

Event Details

• Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
  • Session 1: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Session 2: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
• Venue: FUJI Event Hall (Special Exhibition Area), B2F, Science and Engineering Building, Nagoya City Science Museum
• Participation Fee: Free (However, admission to the "Great Extinction Exhibition" requires the standard admission fee.)
• How to Participate: No advance registration required. Please join freely within the venue.

Access

• Venue Address: 2-17-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
• Nearest Station: JR Nagoya Station / Subway Sakae Station

Official Checkpoint

Please check the official website of the Nagoya City Science Museum for the latest information, as event details and participation methods may be subject to change.