The Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan looks to be a celebration of one of the most influential and beloved video game companies in the world. The sprawling project encompasses all of Nintendo's history, from its humble beginnings as a toy and card game company to the video game behemoth we know today. The scope includes classics like the Nintendo and Game Boy and oddball experiments like the Virtual Boy, leading all the way to the modern state of the company. The company will open the museum to the public on October 2, but the distance may be daunting for many Nintendo fans, and right now tickets are only going out via a lottery system.

So until you can make the pilgrimage yourself, check out the gallery below to get a closer look at the breadth of exhibits and experiences the Nintendo Museum has to offer. And be sure to read our in-depth impressions for even more details on what it feels like to see Nintendo's history up close.