Inside the World’s First Permanent Godzilla Museum

Lori Dorn
September 10, 2026

Attractions Atlas explored the world’s first permanent Godzilla Museum at Nijigen no Mori Theme Park on Awaji Island, Japan, where Godzilla suits, props, production materials, dioramas, sculptures, and around 100 Toho monster figures are on display. Visitors can also get an up-close look at Godzilla’s history while discovering the creative process behind the films’ special effects.

Take a full immersive 4K tour of the Godzilla Museum at Godzilla Interception Operation Awaji, located inside Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island, Japan. Discover exhibits dedicated to the history and world of Godzilla, including movie-related displays, models, dioramas and incredible creations featuring Japan’s legendary King of the Monsters.

The museum is part of Godzilla Interception Operation Awaji, home to a nearly 400-foot-long life-size Godzilla with an open mouth that receives zipline riders.

The Godzilla Museum is part of Godzilla Interception Operation – National Godzilla Awaji Research Center (NIGOD), an attraction built around a gigantic life-size Godzilla measuring approximately 120 metres long. Nijigen no Mori describes it as the world’s largest life-size Godzilla.

via The Awesomer

Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.