Nintendo Museum Opens in Kyoto on October 2, 2024
Nintendo has revealed the interior and exhibitions of its upcoming Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan, during a dedicated Nintendo Direct. The museum is built on the site of Nintendo's original hanafuda card factory, celebrating the company's history from its founding in 1889 to its video game legacy. Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda, presented the two-floor exhibition. The first floor features a wunderkammer-style display of Nintendo games and consoles, tracing the evolution of iconic elements. The ground floor hosts eight interactive experiences, including playing historic video games with giant controllers operated by two people. The museum also includes a café and a shop. Opening date: October 2, 2024.
Key facts
- Nintendo Museum is located in Kyoto, Japan.
- Museum is built on the site of Nintendo's original hanafuda card factory.
- Nintendo was founded in 1889, initially producing hanafuda cards.
- Shigeru Miyamoto presented the museum in a Nintendo Direct.
- First floor displays games and consoles in wunderkammer-style arrangements.
- Ground floor has eight interactive experiences.
- Interactive experiences include playing historic games with giant controllers operated by two people.
- Museum includes a café and a shop.
- Opening date is October 2, 2024.
Entities
Artists
- Shigeru Miyamoto
Institutions
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Museum
- Artribune
Locations
- Kyoto
- Japan