Samurai Museum Berlin — Attraction in Berlin

Was a nice surprise and a very interesting experience! I really liked the interactive areas and the projection theaters.

I have some suggestions for improvements though:

-As interesting as the items are, the flow of the museum can be a bit dense sometimes. You have to check the touch screens for each section and some have neverending paragraphs. While that's great and a great source of information, it can feel like when you are sitting in class and the teacher has a PowerPoint presentation comprised of walls of texts. I see from other comments you don't want to put signs with shorter explanations so that the items are the sole inhabitants, so maybe you can have some signs with little descriptions next to the touch screens? And add "check the screen if you want to learn more!"

-As other people have mentioned, I miss a bit more of chronology or a description of events. I get the feeling that the point is to tell the history of samurais through the armor and weapons they used, but a bit more of directly presented facts wouldn't hurt. Maybe one wall with the timeline at the very beginning 😁

-Some of the interactive areas allow just a few people at the same time, so when the museum is busy it can get a bit annoying if someone is hogging one of the areas for a long time. Sadly I don't know how this could be solved :(

-We noticed the employees were at the entrance and none of them were inside unless there was a guided tour. Would be nice to have at least one in case something fails (for example one of the screens wasn't working and we couldn't tell anyone without leaving).

-As much as I liked the Like a Dragon Isshin decal on the outside window I was sad because the Shinsengumi wasn't mentioned anywhere, I expected them to be a part of the exhibit.

-And a silly request: put decals of female and male samurai on the doors to the bathrooms. Just a detail that would add to the vibe.

Despite my long list of suggestions I enjoyed my visit, I just think it has potential...

While the Samurai Museum boasts an impressive private collection, it falls short in terms of academic rigor and thoughtful curation. A museum curated by experts with solid scientific and museum expertise can transform a visit into a deeply enriching experience, providing comprehensive insights into the samurai culture and history.

However, this museum seems to prioritize spectacle over substance. The exhibits, though visually captivating, lack the depth and scholarly context that would make the collection truly educational. A museum curated by an event company may create eye-catching displays, but it often misses the mark in terms of educational value, leaving visitors with a sense of superficiality rather than meaningful learning.

In its current state, the museum diminishes the rich cultural heritage it aims to showcase and fails to inspire excitement for the history and period it represents.

The most fulfilling experience one can leave a museum with is a deep appreciation and curiosity of the subject matter, something that is unfortunately lacking here.

The very active pr responding to feedback of this nature isnt helping either as there is never admitted that this collection has been put put by an event company that at best consulted a scholar or two but designed the exhibit in a focus serving entertainment and avoid "boredom" entirely. While friendly, feedback is deflected with typical phrases like "were sorry you feel this way", outright rejecting the very obvious reality that this is an exhibition with little appreciation for its history and culture and willingness to remedy this oversight.

It is not a Museum, the term is...

Are you in Berlin and looking for something interesting and fun? Do you have an interest in samurais and Japanese stuff? Cease your scrolling for locations and choose this museum. My brother and I were wandering around Berlin and stumbled into this museum.

Let me preface this by saying this was probably the best decision we've made since arriving in Berlin. This place is absolutely JAM packed with interesting things and stuff to just admire. It is a perfect combination of technology and Samurai memorabilia. The screens are amazingly informative and have a cute little quiz attached, additionally the use of holograms and projectors is amazingly intuitive. I don't want to spoil too much but it's an incredibly enjoyable 2-3 hours spent, if you're a student make sure you say so for a cheaper fare! It is a little small but there is so much stuff in here. I Highly recommend, alot of fun!!!! Special shoutout the AI Photo Booth at the end which is so funny and is a great use of AI😂😂😂. We came in at 4:45 and there was no wait, it's not too busy but I'm sure it's dependent on the time you go. There's lots of time slots and tickets available. When we went in, it was pretty quiet and we could explore at our pace without anybody behind us. This museum is a welcome break to the absolutely packed and crowded museums in parts of Europe that are a chore to walk through. Additionally the merch store has these super cool katana umbrellas. 10/10 place ,...