[Special Exhibition] Antarctic Exploration and Dogs ~ Unsung Heroes Who Worked Alongside Humans ~ ＜Museum of Maritime Science＞
- 2025-02-15 ～ 2025-08-31
- Aomi area
One of the most famous episodes related to the legendary ship Sōya is the miraculous survival of the Sakhalin Huskies Taro and Jiro, who were left behind in Antarctica for a year before their astonishing rescue.
This special exhibition will showcase rare artifacts from our collection that highlight the role of dogs in Antarctic expeditions, along with equipment used during Sōya’s Antarctic research missions—items that are usually not open to the public. Through these exhibits, we will explore the critical role that dogs played during the era of Antarctic exploration and Sōya’s missions, as well as how these efforts laid the foundation for the Antarctic research programs that continue to this day.
This special exhibition will showcase rare artifacts from our collection that highlight the role of dogs in Antarctic expeditions, along with equipment used during Sōya’s Antarctic research missions—items that are usually not open to the public. Through these exhibits, we will explore the critical role that dogs played during the era of Antarctic exploration and Sōya’s missions, as well as how these efforts laid the foundation for the Antarctic research programs that continue to this day.
◆Event Outline
- Event Date
Saturday, February 15, 2025 - Sunday, August 31, 2025
closing day：Mondays (Tuesdays if Monday is a public holiday) - Event Times
10:00 - 17:00 (Boarding for the " Souya " is until 16:30) - Venue
Ship Science Museum The first Antarctic research vessel " Sōya " Special venue for the crew dining hall on board
〒135-0064 Aomi 2-chome, Koto-ku, Tokyo
- Tour fee
free
◆Related projects
◎Sea and Ship Storytime
Featured Book：Yamato Yukihara：Shirase Antarctic Expedition by Toshitaka Sekiya (Fukuinkan Shoten, 2002)
- Event Date
February 15 (Saturday) - Event Times
13:30 ~ 14:10 - Venue
Officers' mess on board the " Sōya " - Fee
free - Capacity
20 people (first come first served)
◎Exhibition Commentary Session
Experts will provide explanations of the exhibits on display.
A rare " Antarctic Rock " will also be specially showcased!
A rare " Antarctic Rock " will also be specially showcased!
- Event Date
March 20th (Wednesday, National Holiday) - Event Times
14:00 ~ 14:30 - Venue
" Sōya " shipboard staff dining hall (special exhibition venue)
*No prior application is required for either event.
Please come directly to the venue on the day.
*The event will be filmed for media distribution.
Please note that customers will be photographed.
*The event may be canceled at the discretion of the organizers.
Please come directly to the venue on the day.
*The event will be filmed for media distribution.
Please note that customers will be photographed.
*The event may be canceled at the discretion of the organizers.
Event Information
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Period2025-02-15 ～ 2025-08-31
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