How long does it take to visit the Samurai Museum?

You should generally plan on spending about 1.5 to 2 hours at the Samurai Museum Berlin.

Is the Samurai Museum suitable for children?

The Samurai Museum Berlin is very well suited for children. Although it isn't a traditional children's museum, it presents the history of Japanese warriors through interactive elements, projections, and touchscreens in a way that captivates even younger visitors, starting around ages 6 or 7.

Is the Samurai Museum accessible?

Die Ausstellung ist zu 98 % barrierefrei zugänglich. Ein Aufzug bringt dich auf die zweite Ebene. Die einzige Ausnahme ist eine Installation im Obergeschoss. Bitte gib an der Kasse bescheid – das Team hilft dir gerne.

Who owns the Samurai Museum Berlin?

The Peter Janssen Collection. Driven by a desire to share his passion and fascination for the samurai and the extraordinary examples of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, collector Peter Janssen opened the Samurai Art Museum at Villa Clay in Berlin-Dahlem in 2017.

Who was the most famous samurai?

Der bekannteste und legendärste Samurai ist Miyamoto Musashi (1584–1645). Er gilt als der unbesiegteste Schwertkämpfer der japanischen Geschichte, der über 60 Duelle gewann, ohne jemals zu verlieren. Zudem erlangte er als Philosoph, Künstler und Autor des berühmten Werks „Das Buch der fünf Ringe“ Weltruhm.

Samurai Museum Berlin

Museums & Exhibitions

Photo: Michael Geipel

The entrance area of the Samurai Museum Berlin during the Long Night of Museums. A large crowd is gathered on the street in front of the entrance.

Long Night of Museums at the Samurai Museum. Numerous visitors are walking back and forth through the museum, looking at the various exhibits.

Visitors to the Samurai Museum Berlin stand in front of a lighted display case containing a map.

Visitors to the Samurai Museum Berlin are impressed by the exhibits and digital information panels.

Visitors to the Samurai Museum Berlin stand in front of various exhibits.

Display cases with exhibits at the Samurai Museum Berlin. The exhibits are reflected in the glass. Visitors walk around the exhibition space.

Two visitors are standing in front of various swords at the Samurai Museum Berlin. Only their silhouettes are visible, and the swords are brightly lit.

A view of the exhibition halls at the Samurai Museum Berlin. A figure is sitting on a stool, and a visitor is standing in front of a computer to access interactive information.

A view of the exhibition hall at the Samurai Museum Berlin. Visitors stand in front of glass display cases, looking at the exhibits.

A view of the exhibition area at the Samurai Museum Berlin. Silhouettes of visitors in front of a display case containing various masks.

A view of the exhibition space at the Samurai Museum Berlin. Various exhibits are displayed in different glass cases and are illuminated. The rest of the museum is dark.

A group of visitors at the Samurai Museum in Berlin. They are holding a kind of transparent fan up to their faces so they can view the exhibits in a different light.

Auguststraße 68, 10117 Berlin

Fare Zone AB

U6 Oranienburger Tor, U8 Rosenthaler Platz

S1, S2, S25, S26 Oranienburger Straße

M1, M5 Oranienburger Straße, M8 Rosenthaler Platz

142 Tucholskystraße, M41 Abgeordnetenhaus

+49 30 62 97 56 35

Email contact

Visit Website

Discount redeemable on-site

15% off the regular ticket price*

Europe's only samurai museum

Experience the fascinating world of the samurai in the heart of Berlin! The Samurai Museum Berlin combines one of the world’s most significant private collections of Japanese samurai culture with a high-end, interactive museum experience. Spanning over 1,500 square meters, visitors can discover extraordinary original objects such as armor, swords, helmets, masks, and rare artifacts spanning several centuries of Japanese history. With the EasyCityPass Berlin, you get 15% off the regular admission price.

Over 4,000 original historical artifacts

Multimedia installations, interactive stations, and immersive sound and light experiences offer a unique experience for all generations. Whether it’s mysterious ninjas, the art of the samurai, the tea ceremony, or Japanese aesthetics, here history comes alive and can be experienced emotionally.

The museum has received international recognition for its innovative blend of culture, technology, and storytelling and has been nominated for the prestigious European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) in 2026 - one of the most important honors in the European museum world.

A cultural highlight in the heart of Berlin - exclusively at the Samurai Museum Berlin.

Your Benefit with EasyCityPass Berlin: 15% off the regular ticket price*

*The discount will be applied at the cash register.

Facebook Instagram Youtube TikTok