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)
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
Important Information
- . Preschool children (ages 0–6) are not allowed to enter the museum.
- . Tickets valid only during the hours of operation on the date specified at the time of purchase.
- . Eating and drinking are not permitted inside the museum.
- . Large luggage such as suitcases cannot be brought into the venue. Lockers with keys (for a fee) are available outside the museum.
- . Baby strollers are not allowed in the museum.
- . Wheelchair access is not allowed.
- . Please use hand sanitizer inside the building.
- . Photography is allowed on all floors.
- . Please do not touch the exhibits in the museum.
- . Rakuten Travel Experience offers a 100 yen discount compared to the on-site ticket price.
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
[Patience time] 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30) 【closing day】 None (*Summer closed days 8/3-8/9) ***From reservation to entry, it's a simple 2-step process! *** ＜Step 1> After booking your ticket on Rakuten Travel Experience, an e-ticket will be sent to your registered e-mail address.
<step 2=""> When you arrive at the facility, please visit the entrance counter and click on the "Voucher" link in the e-mail sent to you at the time of purchase. Please click the "Use" button and show the screen to the staff. (Please ensure that your smartphone can connect to the internet before your visit)
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.
