For individual visitors, couples and groups
Hear what’s usually overlooked: the interactive audio guide to the Samurai Museum Berlin
With the AI audio guide, you can experience Japan’s history up close. The stories, values and legends of the samurai come to life in 20 languages. You can also ask questions. Discover Japan at your own pace.
The Samurai Museum Berlin – Europe’s only samurai museum
Over 3,000 verified Google reviews speak for themselves.
Nominated for the European Museum of the Year Award 2026 (EMYA)
The Samurai Museum is a member of ICOM
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The Language of the Samurai
The interactive audio guide.
Who wouldn’t want to learn more about the mysterious artefacts from a bygone era? What if these stories were brought back to life? Ancient Japan, ninjas, the tea ceremony, Noh theatre, art, philosophy and legendary swords. Immerse yourself in a world that seems to have long been forgotten. Full of adventure, intrigue and wondrous meanings.
The Art of the Samurai
At the entrance, connect to the museum’s Wi-Fi and scan the QR code for the audio guide. The tour starts straight away in your browser – no need to download an app.
The Language of the Samurai
We provide you with detailed information on the historical exhibits. You’ll find QR codes at each display case for quick, direct access.
The Values of the Samurai
You can ask questions directly about the collection, the objects or the history and receive informed answers. Communicate with the Samurai.
THE BENEFITS OF BOOKING ONLINE
No queues
Best online prices
Early-bird discount
What our visitors say:
Visitor, user interview, April 2026
“The guided tour via the audio guide weaves the individual exhibits into a coherent narrative – you suddenly understand how it all fits together.”
Visitor, user interview, April 2026
“It’s great that the audio guide is also available in Polish – after all, the exhibition itself is only labelled in German and English. That meant we could understand the content much better.”
Visitor, user interview, April 2026
“By listening, I took away much more than I usually do. It’s less tiring, and I was able to look at the exhibits at my own pace whilst the guide was speaking.”
Visitor, user interview, April 2026
“I was surprised that you can even ask the guide your own questions – I’ve never come across that in any other museum.”
Practical information
Everything you need to know before your visit:
Address
Auguststraße 68, 10117 Berlin Mitte, between Tucholskystraße and Großer Hamburger Straße
Public transport
Oranienburger Tor underground station — 4 minutes’ walk
Oranienburger Straße S-Bahn station — 6 minutes’ walk
Languages
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Dutch, Greek, Romanian, Polish, Hungarian, Czech, Croatian, Russian, Portuguese, Turkish, Swedish, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Korean, Hindi
Headphones
Available to borrow free of charge (over-ear) – ID required as a deposit. Use is recommended.
Power bank
Available to borrow free of charge at the ticket office
Smartphone
You must bring your own device – no app download required; web app accessible via your browser
Accessibility
Lift available, accessible toilet
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
German
DE
English
EN
Italian
IT
French
FR
Spanish
ES
Dutch
NL
Greek
GR
Romanian
RO
Polish
PL
Hungarian
HU
Czech
CZ
Croatian
HR
Russian
RU
Portuguese
PT
Turkish
TR
Swedish
SE
Chinese
CN
Japanese
JA
Korean
KR
Hindi
IN
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a special app?
No. The audio guide is a web app and runs directly in your browser – no download required. All you need is your own smartphone.
Which languages are available on the audio guide?
20 languages: German, English, Polish, French, Dutch, Czech, Swedish … View all languages ↓
Do I need to bring my own headphones?
No. You can borrow headphones free of charge at the ticket office (over-ear) in exchange for a form of ID as a deposit. You’re welcome to bring your own headphones. We recommend using headphones.
What should I do if my smartphone battery runs out?
You can borrow a power bank from the ticket office.
Can the audio guide really answer my specific questions?
Yes! You can ask the audio guide questions directly about the collection, the artefacts or the history of Japan. You’ll be impressed by the answers.
How much does the audio guide cost?
The audio guide costs €3.50 per person. It can be booked online via the ticket shop or at the ticket office on site.
If anything is missing, please feel free to write to [email protected]
Ready to discover Japan in your own language?
