[Tokai Television Broadcasting] Special exhibition “Insect MANIAC” opens on November 8th! Lectures and Night Museum events are also held.
Tokai Television Broadcasting Press release: October 24, 2025 To Members of the Press The special exhibition “Insect MANIAC” opens on November 8th! Lectures and night museum events will also be held. A special exhibition titled “Insect Maniac” will be held from Saturday, November 8, 2025 to Sunday, February 1, 2026, in the Event Hall on the second basement floor of the Science and Technology Building at the Nagoya City Science Museum.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12860/412/12860-412-89bfea560543c2e40b0228012489e15c-3900×2925.jpg Pandaari (C) National Science Museum Point 4: Experience insects like a real maniac?! See, touch, smell, and hear everything insect-related! Experience the diverse world of insects! Point 5: Knowing this may change the way you interact with insects! The lives of people and insects Take a peek into the world of insects that surround us and are an integral part of our daily lives. We’ll also explore ways to learn about insect diversity, such as insect collecting! ■Nagoya Original Exhibition: Autumn and Winter Insects When we think of insects, we tend to think of summer, but what kind of insects are there in autumn and winter? Here we will introduce some insects that become adults and are active in winter. ■Lecture summary “Are insects MANIAC!?” We’ll bring you exclusive stories about MANIAC insects, from the highlights and ways to enjoy the insects featured in the special exhibition “Insect MANIAC,” to behind-the-scenes stories from the curator’s perspective and even insects that didn’t fit on display!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12860/412/12860-412-4ede92bfe633b07f97c087eadc1dfb89-1230×923.png Lecturer: Tatsuya Ide (Special Exhibition “Insect MANIAC” General Supervision: Terrestrial Invertebrate Research Group, Zoological Research Department, National Museum of Nature and Science) Principal Researcher) Date and time: November 8th (Sat) 13:30-15:00 Venue: Nagoya City Science Museum, Life Science Hall, 2nd basement floor Science Hall Target audience: Those with tickets for the special exhibition “Insects Maniac” *Numbered tickets will be distributed at the entrance to the special exhibition “Insects Maniac.” *Admission tickets not required for preschool children Capacity: 200 people Audience Fee: Free *Separate admission to Nagoya City Science Museum required Only those who have both a numbered ticket and a ticket for the “Insects MANIAC” special exhibition may re-enter the special exhibition on the same day. Lecturer: Tatsuya Ide (General Supervisor of the “Insects MANIAC” Special Exhibition: Research Director, Terrestrial Invertebrate Research Group, Zoological Research Department, National Museum of Nature and Science) “Chasing Poop Bugs” The giant dung beetle, a poop bug, is round and sparkling like a jewel. Not much was known about its lifestyle. So, I decided to research it, but I failed repeatedly. I’ll share the path of my realistic, poop-filled exploration with photos.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12860/412/12860-412-145a30697f83ec9f58ad54043cc9dc13-2048×1536.jpg Lecturer: Ko Tateno (picture book author) Date and time: December 13th (Sat) 13:30-15:00 Venue: Nagoya City Science Museum, Life Science Hall, 2nd basement floor Science Hall Target: Special exhibition “Insects” Those who have a ticket for the “Insects Maniac” special exhibition *Tickets may be used or unused. *Tickets for the “Insects Maniac” special exhibition will be checked at the reception desk. *Tickets not required for preschool children Capacity: 200 people Audience Fee: Free *Admission to the Nagoya City Science Museum is required separately. Pre-application required. Enter via the URL below. https://marcho.tokai-tv.com/mc/5378127e9c31 Application Period: October 24th (Friday) 10:00 AM – November 27th (Thursday) 5:00 PM *We will contact you by November 28th (Friday) to inform you of your success or failure via the email address you entered. *If you enter an incorrect email address, we will not be able to contact you. Instructor: Ko Tateno (Picture Book Author) ■Night at the Museum Event Overview Explore the special “Insect Maniac” exhibition after closing time with a flashlight. Observe insects in the dark, a world different from the daytime exhibits. Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025, Saturday, January 17, 2026 Event time: 17:30-19:30 Admission Ticket: Adults ¥1,800 / High School & University Students ¥1,000 / Elementary & Junior High School Students ¥500 *Persons with a disability certificate or similar can enter for half the general admission price (Adults ¥900 / High School & University Students ¥500 / Elementary & Junior High School Students ¥250). (Please present your certificate / Applies to up to two caregivers) Admission Category / Capacity per Session: 1. Gathering time: 5:10 PM / Doors open at 5:30 PM, 100 people 2. Gathering time: 5:40 PM / Doors open at 6:00 PM Maximum admission: 100 people 3. Gather at 6:10 PM / Enter at 6:30 PM. Maximum admission: 100 people *Date and time specified tickets required. Reservations required. *Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and will close once the capacity for each session is reached. For more information about Night at the Museum, please visit the website below. https://www.konchumaniac.jp/special/#special03 Special exhibition “Insects MANIAC” event summary Date: November 8, 2025 (Sat) – February 1, 2026 (Sun) Hours: 9:30-17:00 *Last admission 30 minutes before closing Closed: Mondays, the third Friday of each month, December 2nd (Tuesday), December 29th (Monday) – January 3rd (Saturday), January 13th (Tuesday) *Open on November 24th (Monday, holiday), November 25th (Tuesday), and January 12th (Monday, national holiday) Venue: Nagoya City Science Museum, Science and Engineering Building, Event Hall, B2F Organizers: Nagoya City Science Museum, The Yomiuri Shimbun, Tokai Television Broadcasting Special cooperation: National Museum of Nature and Science For ticket sales details and the latest information, please visit the website below.
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