The John Lennon Museum was located in Chuo-ku, Saitama, Japan. It was established to preserve knowledge of John Lennon’s life and musical career. It displayed Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono’s collection of his memorabilia as well as other displays. The museum opened on October 9, 2000, the 60th anniversary of Lennon’s birth, and closed on September 30th, 2010, when its exhibit contract with Yoko Ono expired.