Nature & Biology Exhibitions
The Big Five: History of Life Exhibition
Jul 17 – Oct 12, 2026 · Osaka City Museum of Natural History, Osaka · Osaka
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Dates
- Jul 17 – Oct 12, 2026
About this event
SummaryA special exhibition tracing the evolutionary history of life on Earth over 4 billion years, focusing on the "Big Five" mass extinction events.
Details
The exhibition explores how life has repeatedly overcome crises caused by asteroid impacts, volcanic eruptions, and other factors, highlighting how mass extinctions promoted biodiversity. It is composed of six chapters, including the "Big Five" mass extinctions and the Cenozoic Era. Key features include:
• Examination of clues preserved in fossils and rocks to trace evolutionary history.
• Display of valuable specimens, including materials shown to the world for the first time.
• World's first exhibition of a complete, real fossil of the large mammal "Steller's sea cow" (approx. 6 meters long).
• Interactive exhibits such as a model allowing visitors to experience volcanic activity.
• A video display using a large globe.
• Special items from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science making their Japanese debut.
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