By turning off the music and dimming the lights inside the museum, we create an exhibition space enveloped in a tranquility distinct from that of daytime.You can enjoy an experience that
“touches your senses”—from the aquariums illuminated by
flickering lights to the behaviors of creatures unique to the night, and even the fluttering of birds’ wings.
During summer vacation, when the intense heat continues day after day, you can spend a relaxing summer evening in the cool, comfortable, all-weather facility.
Additionally, as a highlight unique to the evening, in the new “Encountering Poison” zone—which opened on Wednesday, March 18, 2026—
we’ll provide a special commentary on how the venomous “Chaguro Scorpion” glows in response to UV light.
Furthermore, in the massive art space “Wonder Moments,” the music will be turned off, allowing you to spend a pleasant moment surrounded by beautiful art projected onto spheres and the floor,
along with the scent of natural aromas evoking a “night breeze.”
All visitors will receive an “original wristband” that glows softly in the dark. Through this event, Nifrel
invites you to experience the charm of creatures in a way different from daytime, and to enjoy a special summer evening in the
cool comfort of the museum.
"NIFREL," the Living Museum: "Touching the Night"
A summer vacation-exclusive event where you can encounter nocturnal creatures at Nifrel after closing time!!
- Event Period and Dates
- 2026-07-31 - 2026-08-23
- Business Hours
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[Dates] July 31 (Fri) – August 7 (Fri), 2026, and August 17 (Mon) – 23 (Sun), 2026; 18 days total
[Time] After closing hours, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (Last admission at 7:00 PM)
*The museum normally closes at 6:00PM
[Venue] Living Museum “NIFREL” - Fees
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[Adults] High school students/ages 16 and up: 2,400 yen
Children (elementary and middle school students): 1,200 yen
Preschoolers (ages 3 and up): 700 yen
*How to Participate: Please purchase the special “Nifrel:Touch the Night” ticket on the ticket sales websites “Asoview!” or “Webket.”
*Nifrel admission tickets purchased on the day of the event cannot be used for re-entry to “Touch the Night.”
*Nifrel Annual Pass holders may enter as usual. - Contact Us
- 0570-022060(ナビダイヤル) 電話受付時間:開館30分前から閉館時刻まで
- Official Website and Booking Site
- https://www.nifrel.jp/cp/nightnifrel/
- Address
- Nifrel, located inside EXPOCITY, 2-1 Senri Expo Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
- Directions
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[For Those Arriving by Train]
■ 2-minute walk from "Expo '70 Commemorative Park Station" on the Osaka Monorail