Lichen - A Fungi and Algae Composite

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This exhibition shines the spotlight of the many forms and characteristics of lichen, an organism that is seen but rarely paid much attention at first glance. Approximately 70 exhibits have been carefully selected from the museum’s collection of more than 250,000 lichen specimens, presenting examples of the organism from various environments, such as those close to home, alpine and tropical habitats, and the Antarctic. Learn about its biochemistry and how it features in our lives.
Lichen is often confused with moss, but while moss is a simple plant, lichen is a composite organism that relies of the harmonious symbiotic relationship of fungi with algae. This exhibition offers a chance to get to know this frequently overlooked organism through interactive exhibits, videos and other items.
This show is complemented by the simultaneously held exhibition “Kumagusu Minakata: An Informant-savant 100 Years Ahead of his Time.”

Venue: Multipurpose Space, 1F Japan Building, National Museum of Nature and Science

Schedule

Dec 19 (Tue) 2017-Mar 4 (Sun) 2018

Opening Hours Information

Hours	9:00-17:00 Closes at 20:00 on Fridays. Permanent exhibition is open until 20:00 on Saturdays.
Closed	Monday Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day. Closed during the New Year holidays.

Fee

Adults and University Students: ¥620, High School Students and Under, Seniors Over 65, Persons with a Disability Certificate + 1 Companion: Free.

Venue

National Museum of Nature and Science
http://www.kahaku.go.jp/english/

Location

7-20 Ueno-koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8718

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Access

5 minute walk from the Koen exit of JR Ueno Station, 10 minute walk from exit 7 at Ueno Station on the Ginza and Hibiya lines, 10 minute walk from the Main exit of Keisei Ueno Station on the Keisei line.

Phone

03-5777-8600

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