Apr. 06, 2026
NYK Maritime Museum to Reopen from Spring 2027
New Museum to Open on Second Floor of Newly Constructed Yokohama Building, Showcasing the Past, Present, and Future of Shipping and Logistics
The NYK Museum of Maritime History, currently closed, will be renamed the NYK Maritime Museum and will reopen from spring 2027 at a new location on the second floor of the Yokohama Building* in Yokohama’s Kaigandori district. In addition to its historical exhibits, the renewed museum will present new displays highlighting the current initiatives and future vision of the NYK Group, underscoring the importance and value of shipping and logistics to society.
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Background of Reopening
Since its founding in 1885, NYK has supported the movement and transportation of people, goods, and culture through its core shipping business, contributing to the development of society.
To commemorate its 100th anniversary in 1985, NYK compiled its corporate history and began collecting historical materials. These materials were first made publicly accessible in 1993 with the opening of the NYK Maritime Museum. The museum later relocated to the Yokohama Yusen Building and operated as the NYK Museum of Maritime History from 2003.
However, due to the redevelopment of the Kaigandori district, the museum has been closed since April 2023.
Construction is currently underway on the Yokohama Building, located on a site adjacent to the historic Yokohama Yusen Building. NYK is now preparing to reopen the museum on the second floor of the new building as the NYK Maritime Museum, with updated exhibition content and facilities.
Key Features of New Museum
Key features include the following:
- Clear and accessible explanations of the value shipping and logistics bring to society and everyday life
- Integrated displays connecting historical materials with the NYK Group’s latest businesses and technologies
- Exhibits addressing environmental and social challenges surrounding shipping and logistics, including decarbonization, as well as examples of initiatives undertaken by NYK Group companies
Through these multifaceted exhibits, the museum will showcase the NYK Group’s continued growth since its founding in 1885 and convey the significance and appeal of shipping and logistics to visitors of all generations.
| Name | NYK Maritime Museum |
| Location | Second Floor, Yokohama Building 3-9-4 Kaigandori, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Access | ・4-minute walk from Bashamichi Station (Minatomirai Line) ・6-minute walk from Nihon-Odori Station (Minatomirai Line) ・11-minute walk from Sakuragicho Station (JR Lines / Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line) ・8-minute walk from Kannai Station (Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line) ・11-minute walk from Kannai Station (JR Lines) |
| Inquiries | https://museum.nyk.com/en/contact.html |
Details regarding the opening date, exhibition content, and related events will be announced on the museum’s official website as they become available: https://museum.nyk.com/en/#
* Yokohama Building
A new office building currently under construction on the former site of the old Yokohama Building in the Kaigandori district, Naka-ku, Yokohama. Completion is scheduled for January 2027.
The news on this website is as of the date announced and may change without notice.