NIKON MUSEUM ─ A History of Tradition and
Innovation, Along With Some Episodes
Reopening on October 12, 2024
Ever since its foundation as Nippon Kogaku K.K. in 1917, Nikon has been enriching people's lives and contributing to industrial development by providing leading-edge products based on sophisticated opto-electronic and high-precision technologies. The Nikon Museum introduces the history of Nikon over our more than 100 years through a variety of products and technologies that symbolize our mix of tradition and innovation, along with the ideas and episodes behind their development.
Request to Visitors
We look forward to seeing everyone at the Nikon Museum when it reopens on October 12th. However, to avoid causing inconvenience to neighboring residents, we ask that you refrain from lining up the night before the opening or early in the morning. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
- *The museum is closed on October 13 (Sun) and 14 (Mon), 2024.
News
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Sep. 30, 2024
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Mar. 5, 2024Nikon Museum has opened an official Instagram account
Exhibitions
The newly opened Nikon Museum consists of four zones: the Entrance, Industry (B to B business), Consumer (B to C business), and the Theater.
Industry Zone
In this area, products and technologies that contribute to the advancement of a variety of industries such as the semiconductor, electronics and automotive industries, as well as healthcare and academic fields, are exhibited. Also exhibited in the center of the industry area is the synthetic silica ingot, which is considered a symbol of Nikon's technologies.
Consumer Zone
This area introduces Nikon products, including successive generations of cameras and lenses starting with the Nikon Ⅰ. Also exhibited are products used in wide variety of fields such as news reportage, the development of space exploration, etc. Binoculars, which have been manufactured by Nikon since its establishment, and eyeglasses are also exhibited.
Theater Zone
The theater exhibits original Nikon Museum movies on a 140-inch screen. Various events, including special exhibitions, will also be held from time to time.
Entrance Zone
Nikon's expertise is deeply rooted in the history of optical glass, a legacy showcased at the entrance.
There is also the museum shop, where original goods are available to commemorate your visit.
Museum Shop
Nikon mini yokan 5 pieces
To commemorate the reopening of the Nikon Museum, the Nikon mini yokan has also been fully renewed. In addition to the standard honneri, sweet potato, yuzu and Japanese chestnut yokan, we have added coffee yokan, an original flavor for Nikon Museum.
1,400 yen (with tax)
Original canvas tote bag (M) (midnight blue)
This bag features a design comprising part of the characteristic rangefinder and lens of the Nikon SP (1957). Two colors, natural and midnight blue, are available.
1,500 yen (with tax)
Acrylic camera keychain
15 types of acrylic keychain designed with photos of cameras, lenses, etc. housed within Nikon Museum.
500 yen (with tax)
Old Nikon Museum original logo strap
The logo used in the period of Nikon's establishment is on the right, the logo used for the launch of the first Nikon camera is on the left, and the Nikon Museum logo is in the middle, expressing the history of Nikon, Nikon cameras, and their relationship. (The camera in the image is not included with the product.)
3,300 yen (with tax)
Original cotton T-shirt (white)
A big-silhouette T-shirt designed with motifs of Nikon products and logos.
3,500 yen (with tax)
Original cap (black)
Original cap embroidered with a synthetic silica ingot, which is the embodiment of Nikon's technologies, and the Nikon Museum logo.
3,200 yen (with tax)
Payment Method
Cash, credit cards, electronic money and QR code payments are accepted.
For Visitors
Basic Information
| Opening Hours | 10:00AM to 5:30PM (last admission at 5:00PM) |
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| Closed | Mondays, Sundays, Japanese national holidays*, and other days as determined by the Museum
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| Admission | Free |
| Reservation | Not required |
| Address | 1-5-20, Nishioi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-8601, Japan Nikon Corporation Global Headquarters / Innovation Center 1F |
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Overview of Nikon Museum
| Open | 12 October, 2024 |
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| Exhibits | Approx. 1,300 items |
| Floor Area | Approx. 670m2 |
| Equipment, Services | Museum shop, lockers (free), rental baby buggies and wheelchairs (free) |
| Barrier-free Information | Multi-purpose toilet, nursing room and AED (provided in the same floor) Ramp (at the entrance of the building) |
Museum Guide
Guide service provided by museum staff is currently under development. Please check here for updates.
Access/Map
Nikon Corporation Global Headquarters / Innovation Center 1F
By Train
- Approx. 4 minutes walk from Nishioi Station (JR Yokosuka Line/Shonan-Shinjuku Line)
- Approx. 12 minutes walk from Oi-machi Station (JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit Rinkai Line, Tokyu Oi-machi Line)
- Approx. 10 minutes walk from Shimo-shimmei Station (Tokyu Oi-machi Line)
- *There is no visitor parking at Nikon Museum.
Please visit the museum using public transport.