Ecology Garden Topics Exhibition: Acorns and Pine Cones / Chiba Prefectural Museum

Acorns and pine cones are among the most familiar plant seeds for both adults and children. This exhibition explores lesser-known facts about their flowers, observation tips, and their relationships with other living things through photos and specimens, encouraging visitors to observe nature around them. Dates: October 31, 2026 (Sat) – May 30, 2027 (Sun) Venue: Orientation House, Ecology Garden, Chiba Prefectural Museum Closed: Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a holiday), year-end/New Year holidays Admission: Free (separate admission required for main building) [Related Events] - Hands-on Event: 'Ecology Garden Tree Rally' A walking rally to find trees with numbered tags in the garden and learn their names, including those with acorns and pine cones. Date: November 3, 2026 (Tue, holiday) 13:00–16:00 Venue: Ecology Garden No admission limit, open to all. Register on the day. Free of charge. - Nature Observation: 'Introduction to Acorn Exploration' Observe autumn fruits in the garden, with a focus on learning how to distinguish seven types of acorns found there. Date: November 8, 2026 (Sun) 10:30–12:00 Venue: Ecology Garden Capacity: 30 people, elementary school age or older. Register on the day. Free of charge. - Ecology Garden Talks Museum researchers offer exhibition commentary. Dates: see website for schedule (updated as needed). Each day 11:00–11:30, 14:30–15:00. No admission limit, open to all. Register on the day. Free of charge.