It is the first facility to showcase in an organized manner a large number of optical products and technologies from the firm.

[1] The museum occupies 580 square meters, and displays a range of historical Nikon cameras, microscopes, measuring instruments, and equipment for semiconductor photolithography.

[1][2] The museum is the first of its type in Japan,[2] and houses approximately 40,000 items spanning Nikon's history.

According to a Nikon official, the museum's purpose is to "protect the brand...[and] put out a new product that seems attractive.

"[2] [3] Nikon in Motion A small museum shop is located at the side entrance.