By turning off the music and dimming the lights, we create an exhibition space enveloped in a tranquility different from that of daytime.
You can feel the aquariums illuminated by the flickering light, the unique movements of creatures at night, and even the flapping of birds' wings.
You can enjoy an experience that "connects with your senses."
During the summer holidays, when the intense heat continues day after day, you can spend a relaxing summer evening in our cool and comfortable, all-weather facility.
Also, as a highlight unique to the nighttime experience, the new zone "Touching Poison," which opened on March 18, 2026 (Wednesday),
We will provide a special explanation of how the venomous "black scorpion" glows in response to UV light.
Furthermore, in the massive art space "Wonder Moments," the music is turned off, and the beautiful art projected onto the sphere and floor is displayed.
Immerse yourself in the natural aroma reminiscent of a "night breeze" and enjoy a truly relaxing moment.
We will give every visitor an original wristband that glows faintly in the dark.
Through this event at NIFREL, you can experience the charm of the creatures in a way that is different from that of the daytime.
Enjoy a special summer evening in our cool and comfortable building.
The living museum "NIFREL" presents "Touching the Night"
A limited-time summer event at NIFREL after closing hours, where you can encounter nocturnal creatures!!
- Event period and date
- 2026-07-31 - 2026-08-23
- Business hours
- [Period] July 31st (Fri) - August 7th (Fri), 2026, and August 17th (Mon) - 23rd (Sun), 2026 (Total of 18 days)
[Time] After closing time, 18:00-20:00 (Last entry 19:00)
*Normal closing time is 18:00
[Venue] Living Museum "NIFREL" - Price
- [Adults] High school students/16 years and older: 2,400 yen
Children (elementary and junior high school students): 1,200 yen
Children (ages 3 and up): 700 yen
*How to participate: Purchase tickets through the ticket sales websites "Asoview!" or "Webket".
Please purchase a special ticket for "NIFREL: Touching the Night".
*Please note that your Nifrel admission ticket for the day cannot be used for re-entry to the "Touching the Night" exhibit.
*Nifrel annual pass holders can enter as usual. - Contact Us
- 0570-022060 (Navi Dial) Telephone reception hours: From 30 minutes before opening until closing time
- Official reservation site
- https://www.nifrel.jp/cp/nightnifrel/
- Address
- NIFREL, located inside EXPOCITY, 2-1 Senri Expo Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
- Access
- [For those coming by train]
■ 2-minute walk from Expo'70 Commemorative Park koen Station on the Osaka Monorail