Himeji City Museum of Science Special Exhibition: 'Spiders - Masters of the Net and Techniques of Hunting'

The Himeji City Museum of Science is hosting a special exhibition titled 'Spiders - Masters of the Net and Techniques of Hunting'.

Event Details: - Dates: April 25 (Sat) to July 6 (Mon), 2026 - Time: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM - Closed: Every Tuesday (Open on May 5), April 30, May 7, and June 3. - Location: Special Exhibition Room, 1st Floor, Himeji City Museum of Science - Admission: Free

Content: The exhibition introduces the web-making methods and hunting techniques of spiders using the 'Kazuyo Funabiki Collection' (web and fluid-preserved specimens) and ecological photographs. It aims to foster a sense of familiarity with spiders by exploring their biological diversity and their relationship with human culture.

Highlights: - Spider structure and diversity: Learn about body structures and differences from other organisms via specimens and models. - Mastery of Webs and Hunting: Display of 88 web specimens from 72 species, 121 fluid specimens from 111 species, and ecological photos. - Spiders and Humans: Videos showcasing traditional 'Spider Wrestling' from various regions in Japan, including Kajiki (Aira City, Kagoshima), All-Japan Jorogumo Wrestling (Shimanto City, Kochi), and Honchi (Yokohama, Kanagawa). - Interactive Corner: Origami workshop and book reading events on weekends.

Science Lecture: 'Diverse Lives of Spiders You Thought You Knew' - Date: July 4 (Sat), 2026, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Lecturer: Takeshi Yamazaki (Associate Professor, University of Hyogo) - Registration: Via museum website from June 6 to June 20. Capacity: 100 people. Fee: Free.