The world of Japanese car design set against the backdrop of Japan's unique culture is explored in a sophisticated new exhibition at the Science Museum, from 29 November 2008.
Japan Car, an exploration of the car as a "mobile cell", has been conceived by two world class names from outside the world of automobile: Kenya Hara, the man responsible for much of the success of Muji, and Shigeru Ban, the distinguished Japanese architect currently designing a new satellite gallery in Metz for Paris' Pompidou Centre.
The exhibition shows how Japanese car design reflects the 'soil and the spirit of Japan', shown through concept cars and special home market models. Japan Car explores three themes while examining the future of mobility in cities. Japan, being both highly innovative and densely populated, can be seen as the driving force behind transport solutions for twenty-first century cities.
Organisers: Science Museum, Design Platform Japan
Supported by: Embassy of Japan in the UK
Partners: Toyota Motor Corporation, Honda R&D Co. Ltd, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd, Mazda Motor Corporation, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Daihatsu Motor Co. Ltd, DENSO Corporation, Hitachi Ltd, Akira Yamaguchi, WOW, Seiji Morimae
Sponsored by: Tau Corporation, Yamagin Corporation, Arai Shoji Co. Ltd and Nippon Design Center Inc.
In cooperation with All Nippon Airways, JVC, S-CUBE, Light-Breeze, Akari-Lisa Ishii, I.C.O.N. (Lighting Consultation), Keio University (Shigeru Ban Laboratory)
MUSEUM OPENING TIMES & DIRECTIONS
The Museum is open daily from 10 am until 6 pm however visitors are asked to leave galleries' at approx 5.45pm.
We are located on Exhibition Road, which is a five-minute walk from South Kensington Underground station. The District, Circle, and Piccadilly lines serve the station, and visitors are advised to follow the signs from the station in order to reach the Science Museum. Parking near the museum is limited; however, there are metered spaces directly outside of the Museum on Exhibition Road.
Entry to the main galleries of the Science Museum is free. Visitors can purchase IMAX, SimEx Simulator and Motionride Simulator tickets on site.
For further information visit the Science Museum website at
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Entry to the main galleries of the Science Museum is free. Visitors can purchase other additional tickets on site.
For further information visit the Science Museum website at
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk.
Educational groups are to be directed to the Science Museum Education Booking Office on 020 7942 4777.
Travel
Nearest Tube: South Kensington [District, Circle, and Piccadilly lines]
Follow the signs from the station in order to reach the Science Museum
Exhibition Notes
- The Museum is open daily from 10am until 6pm
- Concessionary ticket holders must provide proof of eligibility
- No readmission to special exhibition
- Entry is restricted to your chosen timeslot - latecomers will not be admitted
- Admission to the main galleries of the Science Museum is free
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