📜 Open facility jointly operated by Japan Post and the University Museum, the University of Tokyo. 🔍 Showcases curious specimens and antiquities accumulated by the university through the 19th century. # Why Go 🏛️ Eclectic collection: animal skeletons, taxidermy, mineral specimens, mechanical models, antique camera equipment, artifacts from antiquity 🎁 Unexpected location within a department store, fostering surprise and discovery 🚶‍♀️ Freedom to wander and explore exhibits at your own pace 🆓 Free entry ✨ Modern, futuristic 'Grey Cube' for special exhibitions 📸 Photography permitted for personal use in designated areas. # Why Avoid 🚫 Photography restrictions (no video, flash, tripods, professional shoots) ✍️ Drawing/notes limited to pencils, colored pencils, plastic pencils, iPads, digital devices 🚫 No eating, drinking, or smoking 🚫 No large luggage in exhibition rooms 🚫 Refrain from touching exhibits. # 💰 Cost Free of charge. # 🕒 Hours Tuesdays-Thursdays, Sundays 11:00-18:00; Fridays-Saturdays 11:00-20:00. Closed Mondays and Year-end holidays. If a Monday closing falls on a public holiday, it remains open and closes the next day. # Getting There 🚶 One minute's walk from Marunouchi exit of Tokyo Station. 🛅 Free lockers available near the entrance on the second floor. # Facilities & Accessibility 🚻 Restrooms, Multi-purpose toilet, Ostomate restrooms, Toilet with handrails. 🅿️ Disabled parking available. ♿ Handrails, Escalator, Elevator, Accessible communication formats, Information in Japanese and English.