Meguro Parasite Museum - Free Audio Guide

The Meguro Parasitological Museum (目黒寄生虫館) in Tokyo is a small specialist museum founded in the mid‑20th century by parasitology researchers to collect, study and display parasites and related materials. Its historically significant collection—preserved specimens, life‑cycle diagrams, historical research documents and educational displays—has contributed to scientific knowledge and public awareness of parasitology and infectious disease. Culturally the museum occupies a distinctive place in Tokyo’s museum landscape: it draws scientists, students and curious visitors intrigued by its unusual focus and its role in communicating aspects of human–parasite relationships. Key attractions include an extensive array of preserved parasites (notably a famously long tapeworm), anatomical and life‑cycle exhibits and archival material. The museum is open to the public with modest admission charges and basic accessibility provisions; some historic spaces may have limited barrier‑free access.