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The University of Tokyo has eight museums covering various fields such as medicine, agriculture and art. Click the names of the museums below to read brief introductions about their histories and exhibits.
The University Museum
Having accumulated over three million academic materials for its collection since the University of Tokyo was founded in 1877, the University Museum is the largest museum of its kind in Japan. From the time of its reorganization into an independent entity in May 1996, the Museum has held exhibitions over 60 times.
The Museum of Health and Medicine
The Museum of Health and Medicine seeks to provide information about health and medicine to the general public and advance education for students studying medicine. The Museum features both a permanent and a temporary exhibition space and a temporary exhibition space, with the latter focusing on topics related to medical care and the study of medicine.
The Agricultural Museum
The Agricultural Museum displays materials from the collection of the University’s Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Science, Notable items on display include the documents and portraits of scientists affiliated(隶属的) with the University, internal organs of Japan’s famous dog Hachiko, and drawings illustrating German agriculture and the varieties of Japanese cows.
The Farm Museum
The Farm Museum opened in 2007 within a renovated dairy barn. The barn was built in 1934 as part of the moving of the University of Tokyo’s farm from Komaba to Tanashi, an area in Western Tokyo. The Museum features both permanent and temporary exhibitions. Permanent exhibitions include European farming equipment used on the Komaba Farm, tools for agricultural experiments, agricultural machinery, American tractors and drawings illustrating German agriculture.
11．What can we know about the University Museum?
A．It has the most items collected. B．It was founded in 1877.
C．It is the largest museum in Japan. D．It has held over 60 exhibitions.
12．Which should you visit if you are interested in agricultural production?
A．The University Museum. B．The Farm Museum.
C．The Agricultural Museum. D．The Museum of Health and Medicine.
13．What’s the purpose of the text?
A．To recommend a university in Tokyo. B．To help distinguish museums.
C．To attract visitors to museums.
D．To introduce museums in the University of Tokyo.
