Hideyo Noguchi 150th Anniversary Exhibition: The Fight Against Infectious Diseases (National Museum of Nature and Science)

Japanese title: 野口英世生誕150年記念企画展「感染症への挑戦：過去・現在・未来」（国立科学博物館）

National Museum of Nature and Science (Ueno Sta.)

Exhibition tracing humanity's fight against infectious diseases, past to future. 9:00-17:00; adults 630 yen, free for high school students and under. Closed most Mondays.

Dates: Oct 27 (Tue) – Feb 28 (Sun)
Time: 09:00–17:00
Price: See the official page for prices
Venue: National Museum of Nature and Science
Nearest station: Ueno Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

Check the official page (Japanese)Open in Google Maps

About this event

An exhibition marking 150 years since the birth of Hideyo Noguchi, tracing humanity's long fight against infectious diseases through Noguchi's life and research. It begins with a look back at the COVID-19 pandemic, then moves through 5 chapters: the discovery of microbes, the pathogens Noguchi studied, the diversity of pathogens, and the present and future of research. Co-organized with the Noguchi Hideyo Memorial Foundation.

Highlights

Medical equipment Noguchi took to Africa and pathology specimens he used in his research
Words of determination he carved into a pillar of his family home (replica)
A corner where you can look through a microscope at pathogens
Leeuwenhoek's microscope (replica) and a swan-neck flask
An opening chapter looking back at the COVID-19 pandemic

Good for: People interested in Hideyo Noguchi's life, the history of infectious diseases, or microbes

Good to know

The venue is the Special Exhibition Room on 1F of the Japan Gallery
Film screening on 11/22 (online application, deadline 11/8)
Lecture on 12/12 (online application, details to be announced)

Summarized from the official page and press materials.

Distance from major stations

From Ueno: 0.4 km, about 6 min on foot
From Uguisudani: 0.6 km, about 10 min on foot
From Inaricho: 0.8 km, about 13 min on foot
From Iriya: 0.8 km, about 13 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

Special Exhibition: Sex in Nature (National Museum of Nature and Science)National Museum of Nature and Science (Ueno Sta.) · right there from here · Oct 31 (Sat) – Feb 21 (Sun)
Turner from Tate: The Sublime in Painting and a Dialogue with Contemporary ArtThe National Museum of Western Art (Ueno Sta.) · 0.1 km, about 2 min on foot from here · Oct 24 (Sat) – Feb 21 (Sun)
13th Sakaya Kakuuchi Fes (Liquor Shop Standing-Bar Festival)Ueno Park, Takenodai Plaza (fountain plaza) (Ueno Sta.) · 0.2 km, about 3 min on foot from here · Nov 6 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun)
Pandabashi Wan-Wan Halloween 2026Panda Bridge, JR Ueno Station (outside Iriya gate) (Ueno Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot from here · Oct 31 (Sat) – Nov 1 (Sun)
Special Exhibition: “Utagawa Hiroshige – Best Angles of Edo” (Uchiyama Collection gift)Tokyo National Museum, Honkan Room A (Ueno Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot from here · Sep 29 (Tue) – Dec 20 (Sun)
ZEN NIGHT TOKYO (Tokyo National Museum Garden)Tokyo National Museum Garden (Ueno Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot from here · Oct 14 (Wed) – Dec 6 (Sun)

Food and cafes nearby

Restaurants Cafes Halal food Dog-friendly cafes

Search places around the venue on Google Maps.

Tours and tickets nearby

Find tours, passes and tickets around Ueno on Klook Find hotels in Tokyo

Ad: Klook affiliate link.

FAQ

What is Hideyo Noguchi 150th Anniversary Exhibition: The Fight Against Infectious Diseases (National Museum of Nature and Science)?: An exhibition marking 150 years since the birth of Hideyo Noguchi, tracing humanity's long fight against infectious diseases through Noguchi's life and research. It begins with a look back at the COVID-19 pandemic, then moves through 5 chapters: the discovery of microbes, the pathogens Noguchi studied, the diversity of pathogens, and the present and future of research. Co-organized with the Noguchi Hideyo Memorial Foundation.
When is Hideyo Noguchi 150th Anniversary Exhibition: The Fight Against Infectious Diseases (National Museum of Nature and Science)?: Oct 27 (Tue) – Feb 28 (Sun)
What are the opening hours of Hideyo Noguchi 150th Anniversary Exhibition: The Fight Against Infectious Diseases (National Museum of Nature and Science)?: 09:00–17:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does Hideyo Noguchi 150th Anniversary Exhibition: The Fight Against Infectious Diseases (National Museum of Nature and Science) cost?: See the official page for prices
Where is Hideyo Noguchi 150th Anniversary Exhibition: The Fight Against Infectious Diseases (National Museum of Nature and Science) and what is the nearest station?: It is held at National Museum of Nature and Science. The nearest station is Ueno Sta..

Checked against the official page on October 27, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

We list events we could confirm on the official page or official Instagram of the venue or organiser. Details can change, tickets sell out and venues close, so check the official page before you go. Distances are straight-line and travel times are rough estimates. Photos show the venue or its surroundings, not the event itself. Titles and descriptions are our own translations from Japanese. This site contains affiliate links (ads).