What are the opening hours of Special Exhibition: Eric Carle and the Colors of Life (Shinagawa Aquarium)?

10:00–17:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

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Special Exhibition: Eric Carle and the Colors of Life (Shinagawa Aquarium)

Japanese title: 特別展「エリック・カールといのちの色ー同じ世界で、ちがう色ー」（しながわ水族館）

Shinagawa Aquarium (B1 Kumanomi Room and throughout) (Omorikaigan Sta.)

A 35th-anniversary show pairing the art of The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Eric Carle with the colors of sea life, with hands-on content for families.

Dates: Jul 25 (Sat) – Dec 25 (Fri)
Time: 10:00–17:00
Price: Admission: adults ¥1,350, elementary/junior high ¥600, preschool (4+) ¥300, seniors (65+) ¥1,200
Kids: Family-friendly, ages 0+
Venue: Shinagawa Aquarium (B1 Kumanomi Room and throughout)
Nearest station: Omorikaigan Sta.

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About this event

A special exhibition marking Shinagawa Aquarium's 35th anniversary and 50 years since the Japanese edition of The Very Hungry Caterpillar was published. It sets the colors of Eric Carle's collages beside the colors and patterns of the aquarium's creatures, showing that even in the same world, each one shines in its own color. The Clownfish Room on B1 is decorated like a picture book, with about 10 species shown in 2 corners.

Highlights

"Art and Color": compare the colors of the artworks with fish patterns, such as the powder blue tang and coral hind
"Mimicry and Observation": a hands-on display where you look for Amazon leaffish and frogfish
Illustrated panels with explanations at tanks around the aquarium, and a picture book library in the jellyfish area
A coloring corner in the Dolphin Room (choose a dolphin, penguin or sea turtle)
Limited-quantity food such as caterpillar soda, plus limited goods like key chains and can badges

Good for: Parents and kids who love The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and families with small children

Good to know

From 11/11 to 11/13 the special exhibition in the Clownfish Room is closed for a display change
Coloring sheets are not returned (staff choose some to post on the board)

Summarized from the official page and press materials.

Distance from major stations

From Omorikaigan: 0.6 km, about 9 min on foot
From Oi Keibajo-mae: 0.9 km, about 14 min on foot
From Ryutsu Center: 1.0 km, about 16 min on foot
From Omori: 1.2 km, about 20 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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What is Special Exhibition: Eric Carle and the Colors of Life (Shinagawa Aquarium)?: A special exhibition marking Shinagawa Aquarium's 35th anniversary and 50 years since the Japanese edition of The Very Hungry Caterpillar was published. It sets the colors of Eric Carle's collages beside the colors and patterns of the aquarium's creatures, showing that even in the same world, each one shines in its own color. The Clownfish Room on B1 is decorated like a picture book, with about 10 species shown in 2 corners.
When is Special Exhibition: Eric Carle and the Colors of Life (Shinagawa Aquarium)?: Jul 25 (Sat) – Dec 25 (Fri)
What are the opening hours of Special Exhibition: Eric Carle and the Colors of Life (Shinagawa Aquarium)?: 10:00–17:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does Special Exhibition: Eric Carle and the Colors of Life (Shinagawa Aquarium) cost?: Admission: adults ¥1,350, elementary/junior high ¥600, preschool (4+) ¥300, seniors (65+) ¥1,200
Where is Special Exhibition: Eric Carle and the Colors of Life (Shinagawa Aquarium) and what is the nearest station?: It is held at Shinagawa Aquarium (B1 Kumanomi Room and throughout). The nearest station is Omorikaigan Sta..

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

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