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Nikon Museum To Open Oct. 17 In Tokyo
1 October 2015
Nikon has announced it will open the Nikon Museum Oct. 17 on the second floor of its head office in Shinagawa, Tokyo. The company will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its founding in 2017.
Among the highlights will be the NSR-1505G2A step-and-repeat system with a movable wafer stage, various scientific instruments of historical interest and approximately 450 Nikon cameras from the original Nikon Model I camera released in 1948 to the latest digital cameras.
The museum's main exhibits will feature:
- A Century at Nikon: The history of the company established as an optical industry independent of European technology
- Synthetic Silica Glass Ingot: The symbol of the museum, the ingot represents "the quintessence of optical materials manufacturing technology developed for cutting edge semiconductor lithography systems."
- Theater: Japanese composer Kaoru Wada has written a symphonic suite for Nikon's 100th anniversary. Its four movements -- "Genesis," "Rebirth," "Breakthrough," and "Ascending" -- depict Nikon's first 100 years and its future.
- Universe of Nikon: Nikon's product line-up
- Lens Laboratory: Hands-on experiences to learn about the characteristics of light and lenses, the basics of lens design and other topics
- Spirit of Nikon: A presentation of the roots and spirit of Nikon's first 100 years
The museum shop will offer postcards, Japanese-style washcloths, clear plastic folders, tote bags original packaged Nikon Yokan (a Japanese sweet) and items limited to an online shop in Japan such as tumblers.
MUSEUM MAP, FACTS
Nikon provided a map showing the location of its headquarters and the museum within the building:
Museum hours and location follow:
NIKON MUSEUM Name Nikon Museum Location Shinagawa Intercity Tower C, 2F, 2-15-3, Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-6290, Japan Access 7 min. walk from the Konan Exit of JR Shinagawa Station
10 min. walk from Keikyu Shinagawa StationHours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last admission at 5:30 p.m.)
Closed Sundays, Japanese national holidays and other days determined by the MuseumAdmission Free Contact Voice: +81-3-6433-3900
Fax: +81-3-6433-3901For more information see the news release below.
The Nikon Museum will open on Oct. 17 for the 100th anniversary of Nikon's foundation in 2017
Nikon Corp. (Kazuo Ushida, President, Tokyo) is pleased to announce that the Nikon Museum will open on Oct. 17, on the second floor of its head office in Shinagawa, for the 100th anniversary of Nikon's foundation in 2017.
The Nikon Museum is the first facility where the histories, products and technologies of all of Nikon's enterprises are exhibited.
Nikon (then Nippon Kogaku K.K.) was established in 1917 and since then has been providing unique value based on its opto-electronic and precision technologies throughout the world.
The purpose of the Nikon Museum is to exhibit the technologies and traditions from our foundation as well as the innovations and evolution of Nikon.
The Nikon Museum will comprise 580 m2 of exhibition space, displaying valuable Nikon products: the "NSR-1505G2A" step-and-repeat system with a movable wafer stage, approximately 450 Nikon cameras from the "Nikon Model I," which is the first Nikon camera released in 1948, to the latest digital cameras, microscopes, measuring instruments and others that have supported many innovations in science and industry.
In the museum shop, various goods will be available, including items limited to the Nikon Museum such as postcards, Japanese-style washcloths, clear plastic folders, tote bags original packaged "Nikon Yokan" (a Japanese sweet) and items limited to an online shop in Japan such as tumblers.
Main exhibition contents
A Century at Nikon
Nikon was founded in 1917 with the aim of establishing an optical industry in Japan that would not be dependent on European technology. We present you with a broad overview of Nikon's diverse history from its foundation to the present day.
Synthetic Silica Glass Ingot
Nikon's integrated manufacturing system that starts with optical materials is a major strength of the company. Our Synthetic Silica Glass Ingot represents the quintessence of optical materials manufacturing technology developed for cutting edge semiconductor lithography systems. This Synthetic Silica Glass Ingot is also the symbol of the Nikon Museum.
Theater
"LUX CENTURIAE -- A Century of Light" is a symphonic suite composed by the Japanese composer Kaoru Wada, for Nikon's 100th anniversary. Its four movements -- "Genesis," "Rebirth," "Breakthrough," and "Ascending" -- depict Nikon's first 100 years and its future.
Universe of Nikon
From high precision measurements in nanometers to outer space measured in light years, Nikon's product line-up spans a remarkably wide range. We invite you to take part in our interactive image zone to experience Nikon's new universe.
Lens Laboratory
The Lens Laboratory, which was supervised by the Japanese photographer Hideyuki Abe, for both children and adults gives you hands-on experiences to learn about the characteristics of light and lenses, the basics of lens design and other topics. This science space also lets you experience the fascinating world of Nikon's latest lenses for SLR cameras.
Spirit of Nikon
We present the roots and spirit of Nikon's first 100 years through the themes "Optics as a source," "In pursuit of precision," "Passing on proven skills," "Quality and reliability," "Consistency and innovation," and "The best of the age." We hope you will gain an appreciation for Nikon's unique origins and its growth as a company.
Note: Please see http://www.nikon.com/about/info/museum/ for more details on exhibition contents.