NIKON MUSEUM

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.

Important

The museum will be closed during the following dates:

  • November 23 (Sat), 2024 for a national holiday.
  • December 28 (Sat), 2024 to January 6 (Mon), 2025 during the New Year period.

News

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Nikon Museum 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.

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Industry Zone

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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

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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

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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

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Nikon's expertise is deeply rooted in the history of optical glass, a legacy showcased at the entrance.

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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)

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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)

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Acrylic camera keychain

15 types of acrylic keychain designed with photos of cameras, lenses, etc. housed within Nikon Museum.

500 yen (with tax)

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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)

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Original cotton T-shirt (white)

A big-silhouette T-shirt designed with motifs of Nikon products and logos.

3,500 yen (with tax)

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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)

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  1. *Stock is limited for each item. We appreciate your understanding.

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)
Closed Mondays, Sundays, Japanese national holidays*, and other days as determined by the Museum
  • *Including national holidays that fall on Saturdays
  • *Closure or changes to the open hours of Nikon Museum may occur, depending on weather and/or public transport conditions.
Admission Free
Reservation Not required
Address 1-5-20, Nishioi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-8601, Japan
Nikon Corporation Global Headquarters / Innovation Center 1F
Contact Tel: +81-3-6743-5600
Fax: +81-3-6410-7670

Overview of Nikon Museum

Open 12 October, 2024
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 on the same floor)
Ramp (at the entrance to the building)

Museum Guide

Guide service provided by museum staff is currently under development. Please check here for updates.

Access/Map

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1-5-20, Nishioi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-8601, Japan
Nikon Corporation Global Headquarters / Innovation Center 1F
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Nikon Museum entrance (ramp provided)

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)
  1. *There is no visitor parking at Nikon Museum.
    Please visit the museum using public transport.
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