British Antique Museum (BAM Kamakura) E-Tickets

Overview

This British Antiques Museum sits on the main street of Kamakura, just a minute's walk from Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine. The museum has four floors, each exhibiting British antiques from different periods and themes. Each floor is coordinated with themes like Sherlock Holmes or the Victorian era. Book with Rakuten Travel Experience for 100 JPY off the price of tickets sold onsite! ・Adult (Ages 19 and over) onsite: 1,300 JPY → 1,200 JPY (100 JPY off) ・Junior High School/High School Student (Ages 13–18) onsite: 1,000 JPY → 900 JPY (100 JPY off) ・Elementary school student (Ages 7–12) onsite: 500 JPY → 400 JPY (100 JPY off)

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Description

The British Antique Museum sits on the main street of Kamakura, a one-minute walk from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. The museum exhibits authentic antiques collected over the years by its director, Masaomi Dobashi, who has a strong passion for British culture. The building was designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma. Its facade was inspired by the traditional craft of "Kamakura-bori," for a design fitting to appear on the approach to the ancient capital of Kamakura. The British Antique Museum is composed of four floors, each exhibiting antiques from different periods and themes. Each level is coordinated with themed spaces such as Sherlock Holmes's Room, the Victorian era, and The Georgian Room.