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The mysterious world of insects

The second floor is full of intellectual curiosity, surrounded by quiz specimens.

Among the quiz specimens, treasure insects must-see for enthusiasts are mixed, and excitement is hidden here and there.

There are 13 quiz specimens in all. Explode your intellectual curiosity and clear all the questions!

In addition, beautiful butterflies from overseas are on display, making this floor a lively place for insect talk.

And, here is a photogenic spot.

Spectacular specimen of "Morpho butterfly"!

Morpho butterflies emit various beautiful sparkles depending on the angle of light. The softly shining blue contrast is impressive. If you look at it from all directions, you can see that it has various expressions.

We found an angle that looks brown like this!

The morpho butterfly itself is actually a brownish color, and depending on the light, it looks like it's shining blue. What a mysterious butterfly.

Once in a year!  You might get the specimen you want? !

The Nawa Insect Museum entertains visitors to the fullest. If you answer the quiz on the 2nd floor and apply, 30  lucky winners will receive a photo book or specimen of insects by lottery!

If you cooperate with the questionnaire, you can get the insect you want through raffle. It's a generous plan!

Both of the lotteries happen once a year! You can enter as many times as you like, so try yourself and get what you want.

As an interior or collection

You can get specimens and insect items that can only be obtained here!

There are so many specimens that you can't decide which one to choose!

It seems that the number of people who purchase specimens is increasing due to the insect boom in recent years.

Insect key chains are perfect for souvenirs!

At the Nawa Insect Museum, you can learn things that you can't learn from picture books in a fun way, and are full of insect trivia!

Friends, families, and couples can visit ...... to talk about insects. Or, if you want to observe insects in detail, it's also good to go alone. It is enjoyable in any situation!

There are many heartwarming episodes of mothers who turned their eyes away from insects when they entered the museum, but then went home with their children with sparkling eyes, saying, "It was fun!"

Participatory exhibitions will help you overcome your aversion to insects! It is a perfect spot for those who are not good at insects as an introduction to insects.

A must-see building for architects and history buffs!

And the Nawa Insect Museum is more than just insects.

The photo shows the huge round pillar that supports the second floor of the building. This is Hinoki wood used to build Toshodaiji Temple in Nara.

During the dismantling and repair of the main hall and the auditorium, old materials damaged by termites were received, repaired, and reused. For more than 1300 years, it has been working hard as a pillar.

Also proud of its history is the Memorial Insect Museum on the north side of the museum.

This specimen repository was completed in 1907 and has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Gifu City. Basically, it is not open to the public, but if Director Nawa is present, he will be able to show you the inside of it.

If you are interested, please make a reservation before visiting.