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Description [EN]
The immersive experience! Discover this legendary era in a playful way. The interactive exhibition presents one of the world´s largest private collections of authentic samurai artifacts.
Samurai Museum Berlin: Explore the art of swordsmithing, experience holographic drum demonstrations and solve the riddles of our fox Kitsune. Fascinating armor, elaborate swords and mysterious masks. From the secret techniques of the ninja to the centuries-old tea ceremony, the mysterious Yōkai and the fascinating Nō Theater. Experience first-hand how exciting a museum can be. It´s a fascinating experience for the whole family - we look forward to your visit!
The Peter Janssen Collection: Inspired by his passion for martial arts and Japanese culture, Peter Janssen acquired his first katana over forty years ago and has been collecting samurai artefacts ever since. What began with a find at a flea market in Berlin, has now grown into a collection of more than 4,000 objects that is unique outside Japan in terms of variets and scope.
The pieces date from the late Kofun to the early Meiji period (6th - 19th century) and offer a fascinating insights into the development of Japanese culture and craftsmanship. The collection includes not only weapons and armour, but also textiles, paintings, woodblock prints, tea utensils, and Buddhist sculptures.
Highlights of the collection are an 18th-century palanquin, a 17th-century armour of the Matsudaira clan and tea utensils from the time of Sen no Rikyū (1522–1591).
Driven by the desire to share his passion and fascination for these exceptional examples of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, Peter Janssen opene the Samurai Art Museum in Villa Clay in 2017. Only a few years later, the continuous growth of the collection called for a new location. This was found in Auguststraße at the former location of the me Collectors Room in the centre of Berlin. With contemporary museum presentation and the multimedia staging of exhibits. Peter Janssen opens up the fascinating world of the samurai to visitors of all ages. Children and young people are addresses just as much as laypeople and experts. In the future, the Research Centre of the Samurai Museum Berlin will remain in the former rooms of the Villa Clay.
Services
Connection public transport
U-BahnU6 Oranienburger Tor, U8 Rosenthaler PlatzS-BahnS1, S2, S25, S26 Oranienburger StraßeTramM1, M5 Oranienburger Straße, M8 Rosenthaler PlatzBus142 Tucholskystraße, M41 Abgeordnetenhaus
wardrobe
Ja
Lockers
Die Mitnahme von Taschen und Rucksäcken ist nur bis zu einem Format von A4 möglich. Es steht eine begrenzte Anzahl von Schließfächern zur Verfügung.
WiFi
Ja
Cafe/Restaurant
Nein
Museumsshop
Unser Museumsshop präsentiert zahlreiche Produkte, die von der Sammlung des Museums inspiriert sind, sowie eine sorgfältig zusammengestellte Auswahl authentischer japanischer Artikel. Exklusiven Kooperationen und ausgewählte Sammlerstücke werden Liebhaber sowie Laien begeistern.
Notes on using your smartphone or cameras
Bitte mache sie Fotos ohne Blitz: #samuraimuseumberlin
Guided tours and group offers
Ja
Accessibility
Access with ramp
No
Access stairless
Yes
Access with ramp
No
Disabled toilet
Yes
Labeling in pictograms
No
Inscription in braille
No
Acoustically accessible exhibition objects
No
Tactile accessible exhibition objects
No
Print medium in braille inscription / large print
No
Tactile / audio tours
No
Guided tours in sign language
No
Tactile flooring system
No
Barrier-free Audioguides
No
Educational programs for visitors with learning difficulties
No
Additional information on Accessibility
Der Ausstellungsbesuch ist zu 98% mit Rollstuhl oder Gehilfe möglich (einzige Ausnahme ist eine Installation). Im Haus befindet sich ein Lift um in den ersten Sock zu gelangen. Bitte bei der Kasse den entsprechenden Hinweis geben. Aktuell arbeiten alle Beteiligten daran, das Angebot möglichst vielen Besucher*innen zugänglich zu machen.