Peter Janssen Collection

Over 900 original historical objects from one of the world's most spectacular private collections.

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  SAMURAI Museum Berlin - Peter Janssen Collection – Europas einziges Samurai Museum!

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  SAMURAI Museum Berlin - Peter Janssen Collection – Europas einziges Samurai Museum

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  Exklusiv in Berlin: Die Peter Janssen Collection im Samurai Museum – Exklusiv in Berlin: Die Peter Janssen Collection im Samurai Museum

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  Peter Janssen Collection – Peter Janssen Collection

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  Peter Janssen Collection – Peter Janssen Collection

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  Peter Janssen Collection – Peter Janssen Collection

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  Peter Janssen Collection – Peter Janssen Collection

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  Peter Janssen Collection – Peter Janssen Collection

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  Peter Janssen Collection – Peter Janssen Collection

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  Peter Janssen Collection – Peter Janssen Collection

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  Peter Janssen Collection – Peter Janssen Collection

The pieces on display date from the late Kofun to the early Meiji period (6th-19th century) and offer fascinating insights into the development of Japanese culture and craftsmanship over more than 1000 years. The collection includes far more than just samurai weapons and armor. Textiles, paintings, woodblock prints, tea utensils and Buddhist sculptures are also on display. Highlights of the collection include a palanquin from the 18th century, a suit of armor from the Matsudaira clan from the 17th century and tea utensils from the time of Sen no Rikyū (1522-1591).

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 a passionate collector of samurai artifacts ever since. What began with a find at a Berlin flea market has now grown into a collection of more than 4,000 objects that is unique in its variety, quality and scope.  

With a contemporary museum presentation and the multimedia and interactive staging of exhibits, Peter Janssen opens up the fascinating world of the samurai to visitors of all ages. Children and young people are addressed just as much as interested laypeople and experts.

Runtime: from May 2022

Takes place here:

• Samurai Museum Berlin