Meguro Parasitological Museum

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Meguro Parasitological Museum

4-1-1 Shimomeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan

www.kiseichu.org

Open Wednesday through Sunday 10:00AM - 5:00PM


In 1953, medical doctor Satoru Kamegai established the Meguro Parasitological Museum in Tokyo and today it is the only establishment in the world devoted entirely to parasites and parasitology. This museum is sure to get under your skin as guests are given the opportunity to view its collection of about 60,000 specimens, including: hookworms, ticks, botflies and much more. The museum's most prized possession? The world's largest tapeworm -- 8.8 meters long (29 feet long) -- that was extracted from a man's body after he consumed sakura masu, or raw trout. To help guests understand this tapeworm's massivity, the exhibit includes a rope that is the same length as the worm so that you can get a hands-on idea of its dimensions.  

Most travelers can spend their days exploring national galleries and history museums, but sometimes a change of scenery can be a good thing! On your next trip abroad, skip the art hall and consider one of these five museums that focus on the morbid and macabre. From the world’s largest known parasite in Japan to preserved fetuses in Russia, museums all over the globe are filled with outrageous exhibits which will amuse or terrify you, depending on how you look at it. Take a look at our top 5 morbid museums (if you dare!).


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