November Events at Chiba Prefectural Museum

The Chiba Prefectural Museum presents a variety of lectures, observation sessions, and hands-on activities this November. Highlights include: • Trace Fossil Observation: Get an up-close look at rare trace fossils, evidence of ancient life. November 1, 1:00–3:00 pm, 1st floor hall, open to all, no registration needed, free. • Natural History Festival: Local groups share research and creative works on the nature and history of the Boso region. Exhibits, interactive corners, and sales booths. November 3, 9:00 am–4:30 pm, 1st floor hall and other locations, open to all, free. • Tree Rally in the Ecological Garden: Walk and identify different tree species. Find them all for a museum gift. November 3, 1:00–4:00 pm, Ecological Garden, open to all, free. • Natural History Symposium: 'Land and People Through Geoparks' – researchers introduce local initiatives. November 7, 1:00–4:00 pm, auditorium, up to 150 people, free. • Introduction to Acorn Studies: Learn to identify acorns while walking through the Ecological Garden. November 8, 10:30 am–noon, for elementary age and older, up to 30 participants, free. • Observing Soil Creatures: Observe and learn about living soil animals like mites and tardigrades. November 8, 10:00 am–4:00 pm, training room, for junior high and older, up to 15, advance registration required, free. Apply Oct 8–25. • Legends of Boso through the Nihon Shoki: Interpret ancient texts and explore historical context. November 8, 1:30–2:30 pm, auditorium, for junior high and older, up to 50, 50 yen materials fee. • Bird Banding Survey: Watch bird banding and learn what can be discovered from the bands. November 14, 9:30 am–noon, training room, elementary and above, up to 10, advance registration required, free. Apply Oct 14–31. • Handle a Matchlock Gun: Safely handle and examine a real matchlock gun. No ignition or firing. November 15, 1:30–2:30 pm, training room, elementary and above, up to 12, advance registration required, 100 yen for materials/insurance. Apply Oct 15–Nov 1. • Exploring the History of Lower Miyako River: Walk near Katori Shell Mound and Tango Weir, observing landscapes and human interaction. November 22, 10:00 am–4:00 pm, Chiba City, elementary and older, up to 20, advance registration required. 150 yen for insurance/materials. Apply Oct 22–Nov 8. • Scribes and Sake in the Nara Period: Discuss the lives of ancient copyists and their connection to sake. November 22, 1:30–2:30 pm, auditorium, junior high and above, up to 50, 50 yen materials fee. • Geology of Byobugaura: Observe the spectacular cliffs of the Byobugaura geosite in Choshi Geopark. November 28, 10:00 am–4:00 pm, Choshi City, elementary and above, up to 20, advance registration required, 150 yen for insurance/materials. Apply Oct 28–Nov 14. [Year-Round Events] • Museum Talks & Ecological Garden Talks: Curators give explanations every Saturday, Sunday, and holiday at 11:00–11:30 am and 2:30–3:00 pm. 2nd floor hall or Orientation House for the Ecological Garden. Open to all, free (museum admission applies except for the Ecological Garden Talk). • Forest Research Team: Use worksheets to explore the Ecological Garden forest. Complete the survey for a paper craft gift. November 15, 1:00–3:30 pm, Orientation House, open to all, free. • Museum Investigator Challenge: Use a detective notebook to survey permanent exhibitions; complete the challenge to earn a special museum gift. November 22, 1:00–3:00 pm, information desk, open to all, free (museum admission applies). [How to Participate] - For events accepting same-day registration, please come directly to the designated location; numbered tickets may be distributed when crowded. Details on the website or by contacting the museum. - For events requiring advance registration, apply via the website, or by postcard or fax with required details (event name/number, address, name, age/grade, phone, fax/email; for group applications, list all participants). Applications accepted from one month to two weeks before each event. If oversubscribed, participants will be chosen by lottery and notified one week in advance. For inquiries after the deadline, contact the museum’s Education and Outreach Division (043-265-3776).