Zelda 40th Anniversary Content Coming to Nintendo Museum
During The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, which aired on September 8, 2026, Nintendo unveiled new content coming to the Nintendo Museum as part of the celebration. The announcements include a redesigned museum admission certificate, a history board tracing the series’ past, a Master Sword-themed photo spot, and a new family restaurant set to open on the premises. These additions extend the anniversary festivities into the physical museum space, giving visiting fans a chance to experience Zelda history firsthand during the milestone year.
Beginning September 9, the Nintendo Museum’s admission certificates will be renewed with a special Zelda 40th-anniversary design for approximately one year. In addition, a history board that looks back across The Legend of Zelda series will be put on display, letting visitors review the franchise’s journey through the years. The limited-time pass design and retrospective board add a celebratory layer to the standard museum experience throughout the anniversary period.
Starting November 5, the museum will offer a special photo spot themed around the Master Sword, the iconic blade of the Zelda series. The attraction gives visitors a commemorative photo opportunity tied to the 40th-anniversary celebration, with the themed setup showcased during the broadcast. It provides another reason for fans to time their museum visits around the anniversary events.
A new eatery called the Super Family Restaurant will open inside the Nintendo Museum later this autumn. According to the presentation, the restaurant will feature appearances by classic Nintendo characters, with Link and Pikmin both visible inside the space. Between the anniversary displays, the photo spot, and the character-filled dining venue, this is shaping up to be a strong draw for Nintendo fans planning museum trips over the coming months.
