Event Information 2024
Free admission Days
Education and Culture Week (Culture Day)
| Date | November 3, 2024 ( Sun. ) |
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International Museum Day
| Date | May 18, 2024 ( Sat. ) |
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| Remarks | It was proposed by the International Council of Museums ( ICOM ) in 1977 to appeal to citizens about the role of museums in society. |
Geology Day
"2024 Geology Day" Poster PDF| Date | May 10, 2024 ( Fri. ) |
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| Remarks | Memorial Day of the publication of the first regional geological map, "Nihon-Yezo Chishitsuyouryaku no zu" (1:2,000,000) in 1876, which was made by Lyman, an American geologist with his colleagues. The Geology Division, Geographical Bureau was also established by Home Ministry on this day in 1876. |
The 64nd Science and Technology Week
| Date | April 20, 2024 ( Sat. ) and April 21, 2024 ( Sun. ) |
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| Remarks | Science and Technology Week is held annually by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology ( MEXT ) to promote science and technology. |
