Explore this quirky, one-of-a-kind Tokyo museum dedicated to parasites and infectious diseases through creepy yet educational displays.
Why Go: For an unconventional experience focused on an integral part of medical science.
For Those Who: Have an interest in biology and medicine, appreciate eccentric museums, want to see something potentially unsettling.
The Meguro Parasitological Museum offers a fascinating and skin-crawling look at all types of parasites and pathogens that impact human health through detailed exhibits spanning three floors. Real specimens are artfully preserved and displayed for an up-close encounter.
Marvel at giant tapeworms unraveled across meters, painstakingly crafted cross-sections of infectious organisms, jars holding parasites in lifelike poses, and extensive collections categorizing types, forms, and information. Absorb the medical insights while admiring their grotesque forms.
While not for the squeamish, this intriguing museum provides perspective on global public and individual health, our interconnected ecosystems, and modern science’s role in prevention and treatment. An unconventional experience that fascinates and educates.
What You Need to Know: The museum is at 4-1-1 Shimomeguro, Meguro Ward. It's open daily except Mondays and national holidays.
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