Hollywood Meets the Samurai: The Story Behind the Exhibition
The special exhibition in Berlin covers the history of film, pop culture, and the world of the samurai. Understand how the samurai's legacy ties into the museum's main collection.
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Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00
Last entry 45 min before closingPublic Transit Accessible
approx. 1.5 - 2 hours
Average visit durationSamurai Museum Berlin
Nominated for the European Museum of the Year Award, the Samurai Museum combines historical artifacts with modern staging for a unique museum experience in the heart of Berlin. Explore more than 1,000 years of Japanese history through selected objects from the Peter Janssen Collection. See Samurai armor, katanas, textiles, prints, tea utensils, Buddhist sculptures, and more. Learn about Samurai history, Japanese mythology, Yokai, swordsmithing, Nō theater, and Taiko performances through interactive installations, holograms, and multimedia presentations. An AI-powered audio guide is also available in 20 languages.
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