Extract DNA from Chicken Liver! Interactive Science Workshop at Miraikan
Participate in a DNA extraction experiment from chicken liver at Miraikan, Japan's National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. A great family-friendly science event. Advance lottery registration required.
Discover the building blocks of life at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) with their "DNA Extraction Experiment: Let's Extract DNA from Chicken Liver!" workshop.
This hands-on event, organized by Miraikan volunteers, allows participants to extract and observe DNA from chicken liver. Explore the fascinating questions of why children resemble their parents and what is passed down through generations. It's a wonderful opportunity to engage with the roles of genes and the mysteries of life.
The DNA extracted during the experiment can be taken home as a unique souvenir.
Event Details
Date & Time:
Session 1 (Morning): April 19, 2026 (Sun) 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM (For 1st graders and above with a guardian)
Session 2 (Afternoon): April 19, 2026 (Sun) 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM (For 4th graders to adults)
Additional sessions are available on May 30, 2026.
Venue:
Miraikan, 3rd Floor, Experiment Workshop
Fee:
Admission fee only
Registration:
Advance registration required (lottery system). Miraikan ID registration is necessary.
Application Period:
March 13, 2026 (Fri) 11:00 AM - March 24, 2026 (Tue) Application period has ended.
Access
Approximately 5 minutes walk from Yurikamome Tokyo Big Sight Station or Rinkai Line Kokusai-Tenjijo Station.
Don't miss this chance to uncover the secrets of life!