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Sexuality of Living Things Exhibition

Oct 31 – Dec 28, 09:00–17:00 · National Museum of Nature and Science, Taito · Tokyo

Dates

  • Oct 31, 2026 – Dec 28, 2027, 09:00–17:00

About this event

Summary
A special exhibition at the National Museum of Nature and Science exploring the diverse forms and mechanisms of sexuality in living organisms.

Highlights
  • First exhibition at the museum focusing on the theme of sexuality
  • Scientific exploration of morphology, behavior, sex determination, and parenting
  • Features species with changing sex or environment-dependent sex determination
  • Supervised by experts from ornithology, mammalogy, and marine mammals
  • Includes works by contemporary artist Maria Fernanda Cardoso
  • Collaboration with creator Hajimemashite Matsuo desu
  • Image song provided by Reisan


Details
The exhibition delves into the fascinating world of sexuality, revealing that it is not limited to humans but exists throughout the biological world. It examines how some males and females are so similar they require dissection to distinguish, while others look so different they seem to belong to different species. The event presents easy-to-understand displays on unique reproductive strategies, challenging conventional understanding of sex. It offers insights into the relationship between living organisms and nature regarding sexuality, curated by specialists to introduce the mechanisms and mysteries of reproduction in various creatures.

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