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 on-site!
Highlights
- Designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma
- The recreation of Sherlock Holmes' room allows you to experience the world of his stories
- Enjoy features like Victorian- and Georgian-era spaces, and the vintage London cab
- Convenient location just 1 minute's walk from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and 7 minutes from Kamakura Station
- Get 100 JPY off the price of tickets sold on-site when you book with Rakuten Travel Experiences
Key Information
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.
How it works
Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive an email with a QR code as an e-ticket On the day of your visit, please show your QR code to the staff of BAM Kamakura. ※Saturday, Sunday, and holidays are time-specified tickets. Please select "Saturday, Sunday and Holidays" in the plan and specify your preferred time slot.