What this is
Hiroshima Forest Park Insect Museum dedicates its summer 2026 special exhibition entirely to beetles and stag beetles, displaying over 40 species sourced from Japan and around the world. Rare specimens are presented alongside explanations of their ecology and how collectors actually find and preserve them — making it more than a passive display.
Who should go
Families with children who are beetle-obsessed (a very real demographic in Japan) will get the most out of this. Adults with an interest in entomology or natural history will also find the specimen range worthwhile.
Good to know
Tickets are typically purchased at the Hiroshima Forest Park Insect Museum entrance or via the venue's official website — check in advance as special exhibitions sometimes require a separate admission fee on top of general entry. The museum is located within Hiroshima Forest Park, so allow extra time to navigate the park grounds to reach the building. Cash is the safest payment option at smaller municipal museums in Japan, though some now accept IC cards. The exhibition runs through summer, which is peak beetle season in Japan, so the timing is intentional and may coincide with other seasonal insect-related programming at the park.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.