Global Gallery Floor MAPRF

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B2F

B3F

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M2F

Animals of the Earth3F

1.Peak of Evolution : Large Wild Mammals❶Peak of evolution :

large wild mammals

2.Way of Survival❷Way of survival

3.Mammals in Savanna❸Mammals in savanna

4.Our Evolutionary Kindred❹Our evolutionary kindred

5.On the Brink of Extinction❺On the brink of extinction

6.Birds of Diverse Appearances❻Birds of diverse appearances

Great Japanese Figures in Science and TechnologyM2F

Progress in Science and TechnologyInvestigation Technology for the Earth

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4.Results of Modernization13Inventions and creations by Japanese people14Birth of the car manufacturing industry15Development of aviation technology16New technology: picture transmission

5.Further Developments in Japanese Science and Technology17Mechanical calculators18Computers19Space development in Japan

6.Past, Present, and Future of Science and Technology20Past, present, and future of science and technology

A.GED（Global Environmental Detector）

aGED （Global environmental detector）

B.The Science to Investigate the EarthbInvestigate the groundcInvestigate interior of the earth

Navigators on History of Earth Biodiversity1F

1.Diversity of Marine Life❻Photosynthetic ecosystem❼Chemical synthetic ecosystem

2.Diversity of Terrestrial Life❽Various landscapes on earth❾The linkage of life10Mangrove forests11Tropical rainforests12Wetlands13Temperate forests14Alpine regions15Deserts

3.Origins of Biodiversity16What is life?17Species of life18Factors of diversification : evolution19Factors of diversification : speciation20Examples of diversification

4.Tree of Life21Tree of life

5.Strategies for Survival:Adaptation22Size factors23Challenges of extreme temperature and humidity24Seeking for nutrients25Succession of life26Symbiosis and parasitism

6.Conservation of Biodiversity27How much do we really know?28Pursuit of biodiversity29Red list30Inter-specific network around Japanese crested Ibis31Recovery of endangered species32Networks on conservation of biodiversity

1.Navigators on History of Earth❶All comprise atoms❷History of the universe❸History of life❹History of humankind❺Time line stage

Exploring the Mysteries of Dinosaur Evolution B1F

1.Exploring the Mysteries of Dinosaur Evolution❶Evolution of saurischian dinosaurs❷Evolution of ornithischian dinosaurs❸The last day of the Mesozoic

The Special Exhibition Hall

From the Earth's Origin through Human Existence

Evolution of Life

Evolution of Life

Exploring the Structure of Nature

B2F

B3F

1.A Stroll Through 4.6 Billion Years of History❶A stroll through 4.6

billion years of history

2.Geological Samples from the Planet Earth❷Rocks and minerals❸Fossils

3.Biotic Response to Global Environmental Change❹Records of global environmental change❺Mass extinctions❻Geosphere-biosphere interactions❼Microfossils

4.Explosive evolution of life in the sea❽Precambrian microorganisms❾Vendian life10Strange animals in Burgess Shale and Chengjang Faunas11Paleozoic invertebrates12Trilobites in the paleozoic sea13Evolution and success of fishes

5.Plants and Animals invade the Land14First steps on the land15Greening the land

6.The Age of Mammals16Origin of the mammals17Mesozoic mammals18Early mammals lived in forests19Early mammals lived in grasslands and arid lands20Mammals of island continents21Graviportal mammals22Carnivorous mammals

7.Secondary adaptation of tetrapods to life in water.23Secondary adaptation of tetrapods to life in water24The forerunners of aquatic mammals25Convergence to life in water26A pioneer in new food resources.27A gigantic marine reptile28Diving birds

8.Flying tetrapods29Flying tetrapods

9.Human Evolution30Primate evolution31The evolution of the Australopithecines and contemporary species 32The evolution of early Homo33Reconstructing ancient humans34The evolution and worldwide expansion of modern humans 35The expansion of modern humans: out of Africa again36The expansion of modern humans: into Eurasia37The expansion of modern humans: into Oceania38The expansion of modern humans: into northern Eurasia39The expansion of modern humans: Into the Americas

0.Japanese ScientistsaJapanese Nobel Prize laureates in physics, chemistry, and physiology or medicinebJapanese builders of science with items from our collection

1.Exploring the Laws of Nature⓿Exploring the world of elementary particles KEKB accelerator & Belle experiment❶Measurements❷Measuring electricity and magnetism❸Measuring temperature❹Thermal radiation and energy❺Speed of light❻Gravity

2.Exploring the Universe❼Telescopes: our eyes to

investigate the universe❽Let's take a look at celestial bodies❾Hierarchical structure

of the universe10The solar system11Fixed stars, nebulae, and star clusters12Galaxies and clusters of galaxies13Superclusters of galaxies and the large-scale structure of the universe14The expansion of the universe and its origin

3.Exploring the World of Matter15Hierarchical structure of matter16Periodic table: the diversity of elements17Shape of molecules: a variety of matter18Exploring the nanoworld19Exploring the ultimate formation of matter20Macroscopic properties and microscopic properties21Functional materials22Striving for environmentally friendly chemistry

This exhibit can be easily accessed by stairs located in front of the Information Desk on the 1st floor or by escalator from the 2nd floor.

The ComPaSS is designed to encourage communication between children aged 4-6 years and their parents. (aged 0-12years also acceptable.)Children must be accompanied by parents or adults.

Each visitor is required to have an admission ticket. Tickets are limited and available for free at the ticket machine next to the Global Gallery Information Desk (1st floor).

Visitors aged above 13 years or unaccompanied children are prohibited from entering the room.

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1.Navigators on History of Earth

Japan Gallery

Entrance/Exit

6.Conservation of Biodiversity

0.Japanese Scientists

1.Diversity of Marine Life

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Exploration area for families with children

1.Introduction to the History of Science and Technology❶Introduction to the history of science and technology

2.Science and Technology in the Edo Period❷Mining in the Edo period❸Development and popularization

of arithmetic❹Astronomy and surveying❺Transition from herbalism to

natural history❻Medicine in the Edo period❼Skills of the masters

3.The Beginning of Modernization❽Standardization of criteria and systems❾Cultivating human resources for modernization10Spread of modern science and technology11Introduction of machine tools12Introduction of electrical power systems

※These elevators don't stop at this floor.

Escalator LobbyEscalator Lobby

Escalator Lobby

Escalator LobbyEscalator Lobby

Escalator Lobby

Open Space

Testing and Training Room(Lab)

1.Peak of Evolution : Large Wild Mammals

2.Way of Survival

3.Mammals in Savanna

4.Our Evolutionary Kindred1.Exploring the Mysteries of

Dinosaur Evolution

7.Secondary adaptation of tetrapods to life in water.

1.A Stroll Through 4.6 Billion Years of History

5.Plants and Animals invade the Land6.The Age of Mammals

4.Explosive evolutionof life in the sea

8.Flying tetrapods

9.Human Evolution

2.Geological Samples from the Planet Earth

Designated entrance is located on the 1st floor

CT Scan Laboratory

3.Biotic Response to GlobalEnvironmental Change

1.Exploring the Laws of Nature

3.Exploring the World of Matter

2.Exploring the Universe

Special Exhibition Hall

A.GED（Global Environmental Detector）

B.The Science to Investigate the Earth

1.Introduction to the History of Science and Technology

3.The Beginning of Modernization

4.Results of Modernization5.Further Developments

in Japanese Science and Technology

2.Science and Technology in the Edo Period

6.Past, Present, and Future of Science and Technology

5.Strategies for Survival: Adaptation

4.Tree of Life

2.Diversity of Terrestrial Life

3.Origins of Biodiversity

Entrance/Exit(also entrance to Restaurant)

Restaurant (on a Mezzanine)

Escalator to the Special Exhibition Hall

Information Desk

Exit General Information DeskAudio Guide/IC Card DeskMuseum ShopLounge and CafeteriaTHEATER 36○

5.On the Brink of Extinction6.Birds of Diverse Appearances

LectureRoom

ToiletsDrinking fountain

Elevator *Accesible

Discovery pocketAccessible toilets/Baby changing stations

ComPaSS

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Ostomate toilets Nursing room［Rooftop］RF

Sky Deck

Herb Garden

Herb Garden Sky Deck