The acclaimed RPG franchise Final Fantasy will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2027.
Commemorating the legacy of the franchise, Square Enix announced that the Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary Exhibition, Neverending Journeys, will take place at Hyokeikan within the Tokyo National Museum!
Alongside the announcement, the official Neverending Journeys special website and official X account (@FF40th_EXHIB) have launched.
Note: This article is based on information published in Japan.
Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary Exhibition, Neverending Journeys, Confirmed! Key Visual Revealed
On the newly launched special website and official X account (@FF40th_EXHIB), organizers unveiled the exhibition's key visual alongside the caption: "Whether you once saved the world, or are about to embark on your journey."
Concurrently, organizers announced details regarding tickets bundled with deluxe exclusive items and visitor bonuses, with advance sales already underway.
The exhibition is scheduled to run from Friday, January 8 to Sunday, April 4, 2027.
First-Ever Collaboration with Tokyo National Museum's Cultural Assets! Experiential Narrative Attractions
As a commemorative initiative tracing the evolution of the series across the eras, this exhibition presents an array of diverse displays, including dedicated zones where video retrospectives and orchestral music provide a sweeping panorama of the franchise's history.
In addition to iconic moments from past entries, the exhibition will feature storylines from the latest releases, FINAL FANTASY XIV EVERCOLD and FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION.
Beyond static displays, visitors can participate in experiential attractions that bring the world of Final Fantasy to life.
A special collaboration bridging Final Fantasy with valuable cultural assets preserved by Tokyo National Museum will also take place, allowing fans to enjoy an unprecedented Final Fantasy experience born within historic Hyokeikan.
Ticketing Details Revealed! Advance Sales Live for Deluxe Item-Bundled Tickets!
Advance sales for Early Bird Timed-Entry Tickets for the first exhibition phase (Friday, January 8 to Friday, February 5, 2027) are available through Wednesday (National Holiday), September 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM JST!
Furthermore, fans can purchase +9999 (Max Cap) Item-Bundled Timed-Entry Tickets bundled with a luxurious Framed Pin Badge Set of Past Title Logos, bringing together logos from across franchise history.
Phase 1 Exhibition Period
- Friday, January 8, 2027 – Friday, February 5, 2027
Pricing for Early Bird Timed-Entry Tickets is as follows:
Admission Ticket Only
- General Admission: 3,200 yen (tax included)
- Students (University / Vocational / High School): 2,400 yen (tax included)
- Children (Junior High / Elementary School): 1,100 yen (tax included)
+9999 (Max Cap) Item-Bundled Ticket
- General Admission: 13,199 yen (tax included)
- Students (University / Vocational / High School): 12,399 yen (tax included)
- Children (Junior High / Elementary School): 11,099 yen (tax included)
You can purchase advance tickets via the Square Enix App.
General ticket sales (Early Bird) via various ticketing agencies will run from Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 9:30 AM to Thursday, January 7, 2027, at 11:59 PM JST.
Participating ticketing agencies and available ticket options are as follows:
Asoview!
- +9999 (Max Cap) Item-Bundled Timed-Entry Ticket
- Timed-Entry Ticket
Seven Ticket
- +9999 (Max Cap) Item-Bundled Timed-Entry Ticket
- Timed-Entry Ticket
- Ticket with Content Print (Seven Ticket Exclusive)
SQUARE ENIX APP
- +9999 (Max Cap) Item-Bundled Timed-Entry Ticket
- Timed-Entry Ticket
JRE MALL Ticket
- Timed-Entry Ticket
Organizers will also sell Standard Timed-Entry Tickets at a later date.
Check Ticket Information for full details!
Visitor Bonus: 6 Gallery Card Designs! Phase 1 Lineup Revealed
As a visitor bonus, attendees will receive one venue-exclusive promotional card from the Square Enix Gallery Card -Extra Edition 01- Final Fantasy Neverending Journeys series.
Distribution schedules and card lineups across all 6 designs are as follows:
Phase 1
Phase 1 distribution runs from Friday, January 8 to Friday, February 5, 2027, gifting one random card from two designs:
- Peacock Wisdom King Statue x Joshua Rosfield (FFXVI)
- The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Nihonbashi) x Kugane (FFXIV)
Phase 2 runs from Saturday, February 6 to Friday, March 5, 2027, and Phase 3 runs from Saturday, March 6 to Sunday, April 4, 2027, each distributing one random card from two designs.
Organizers will announce card designs for Phase 2 and Phase 3 at a later date.
Organizers sell exhibition tickets on a date-and-time-slot reservation basis (first-come, first-served) for all dates, requiring visitors to select either a Morning or Afternoon entry window upon purchase.
Designated Admission Windows
- Morning Slot: 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM final entry
- Afternoon Slot: 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM final entry (1:30 PM to 7:30 PM final entry on days closing at 8:00 PM)
Whether you are reminiscing about the worlds of Final Fantasy you once saved, or preparing to embark on your very first adventure, be sure to visit and experience this special exhibition!
For details on the exhibition and tickets, visit the official Neverending Journeys special website or official X account (@FF40th_EXHIB).
Note: This article is based on information published in Japan.
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かつて世界を救ったあなたも、
これから旅に出るあなたも。
━━━ファイナルファンタジー40周年記念展
「終わりなきファンタジーの世界」
開催決定💎✨会場：東京国立博物館 表慶館
会期：2027.1.8 - 4.4💎公式HPhttps://t.co/jSWYrtD6xB#FF40th #FF40周年展 pic.twitter.com/lofntcizaQ
— ファイナルファンタジー40周年記念展『終わりなきファンタジーの世界』公式 (@FF40th_EXHIB) September 10, 2026
| Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary Exhibition Neverending Journeys Event Overview | |
|---|---|
| Exhibition Name | Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary Exhibition Neverending Journeys |
| Dates | Friday, January 8, 2027 – Sunday, April 4, 2027 |
| Closed Days | Mondays (Open on Monday/Holiday January 11, Monday February 22, Monday/Holiday March 22, and Monday March 29); closed on Tuesday January 12 and Tuesday March 23 |
| Hours | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays preceding a national holiday/substitute holiday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM; admission until 30 minutes before closing) |
| Venue | Tokyo National Museum, Hyokeikan |
| Organizers | Tokyo National Museum, FF 40th Anniversary Exhibition Executive Committee (Square Enix, TV TOKYO, movic, TOPPAN, TOPPAN Color, Nikkei Inc.) |
