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NATIONAL MUSEUM
OF EMERGING SCIENCE AND INNOVATION
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF EMERGING SCIENCE
AND INNOVATION SIGN PROGRAM
Tokyo, Japan
Hiromura Design Office Inc. (est. 1987), Designers
Kisho Kurakawa (1934–2007), Architect
Tokyo, Japan
2001
Tokyo’s National Museum of Emerging Science
and Innovation or Miraikan (meaning “future
museum”) opened in 2001 and provides hands-
on exploration of the latest developments in
cutting-edge science and technology, including
the interaction of robots, virtual-reality rides,
and displays that suggest future applications of
these new and innovative developments.
Throughout this 436,896-square-foot
(40,589 sq m) ...