Suginami Animation Museum

The Suginami Anime Pavilion is going to re-open as the Suginami Animation Museum on March 5th, after having been closed since April 2004 for renovation and expansion.

The Suginami Anime Pavilion opened in early 2003 in the Suginami meeting hall Suginami city.

It collected, preserved and displayed original pictures, cells and other anime related material.

Beside special exhibits like "'Jin-Roh' - The Last Cell Anime," it also had an introduction to the Japanese anime industry as a permanent exhibit.

Thew newly renovated museum will have more space for exhibits, a workshop, theater and anime library have also been added to the premises.

Special exhibits will be held 4 times a year, starting with the special opening exhibit "Gundam -Rekidai no Kidou Senshi-."

Read the full article at Anime News Network.