John Lennon Museum

Overview

The John Lennon Museum was an exhibition facility themed on John Lennon, located within the Saitama Super Arena in Chūō-ku, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture. It was the first official permanent museum dedicated to displaying items and works associated with John Lennon. It operated from 2000 until its closure in 2010.

Highlights

• ●The first official permanent facility devoted to the theme of John Lennon
• ●A location occupying part of the Saitama Super Arena
• ●An exhibition built around items and works connected to John Lennon
• ●An opening date set for John Lennon's birthday, 9 October

History

The facility opened on 9 October 2000, the date of John Lennon's birthday. It was run as a permanent exhibition occupying part of the Saitama Super Arena, a core facility of the Saitama Shintoshin district. Citing the expiry of its licensing agreement, the museum closed on 30 September 2010, and the space was later refurbished into the multi-event venue known as TOIRO.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Arrive in the Saitama Shintoshin district and head toward the Saitama Super Arena
2. 2Enter the museum area on the arena's fourth and fifth floors
3. 3View the displays of items and works associated with John Lennon
4. 4After the visit, stroll through the surrounding Shintoshin urban area

Did you know?

💡 Throughout its operation, the opening anniversary was aligned with John Lennon's birthday of 9 October.

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