Summary
Following some setbacks, theNintendo Museumwill finally open its doors to the public on October 2.Nintendoshared its opening date alongside the first-ever look at the unique facility.
Nintendo originally announced plans to open its own museumin June 2021. One of the company’s old playing card factories in Uji, Kyoto, was chosen as the location for the facility. The project was already in development at the time of its announcement, although construction only started in earnest come December 2021.
Shigeru Miyamoto Gives Video Tour of New Nintendo Museum
Nearly three years later, the gaming giant announced that the museum is finally set to open on June 16, 2025. It did so as part of anAugust 19 Nintendo Direct, which saw legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto offer fans the first-ever video tour of the facility. In it, the industry veteran showcased the museum’s main entrance,Super Mario-themed plaza, various hardware and software exhibits, and a picturesque café, among other amenities.
Nintendo Museum Will Only Be Accessible Via Public Transport
The majority of the historical exhibits can be found on the building’s second floor, which contains displays showcasingevery single generation of Nintendo consoles, as well as the company’s vast library of games. Some of its classics are even available to play as part of interactive experiences located on the first floor. Accessing these experiences requires digital coins that are issued to visitors via passes. Since there’s no car or bicycle parking on the premises, the museum itself will only be accessible via public transportation, including the Kintetsu Railway Kyoto line and the JR Haruka Limited Express.
Ticket prices will range from the equivalent of $7.50 for children to $22.50 for adults. Preschoolers will be able to get in for free. According to theNintendo Museum’s FAQ pages, photography is generally allowed on the premises, so long as it is not made for commercial purposes and doesn’t “inconvenience” other visitors. While this includes video recording and live-streaming, selfie sticks are prohibited on the premises. Ditto for pets, with the sole exception of service dogs. The museum is wheelchair-accessible, and will even come equipped with a limited number of wheelchairs that can be borrowed at the information counter. That notwithstanding, Nintendo suggests that visitors ideally bring their own.
0–5
6–11
¥1,100 (~$7.50)
12–17
¥2,200 (~$15)
18+
¥3,300 (~$22.50)
The video tour of the facility was shared following some development challenges that forcedNintendo to delay the museum’s openingback in spring. The original plan was for the gallery to open its doors to the public in March 2024. Nintendo first pushed those plans to late April before committing to the newly announced October 2 opening date.
