2026 The Samurai Collection (25 Year Collection Focused on Japanese Samurai Armor - Largest Collection Outside of Japan) Ann & Gabriel Barbier-MullerNEW

The Samurai Collection in Dallas, Texas, was created in 2012 to house the Japanese armor of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller. Their ever-expanding collection is compromised of almost 1,000 objects, many of which are exemplary examples of samurai armor. The dynamic and beautiful compilation of suits of armor, helmets, masks, horse armors, and weaponry, includes several masterpieces.

The collection of samurai objects is one of the most complete and largest of its type in the world and is displayed in the only museum outside of Japan whose focus is samurai armor. Anne and Gabriel Barbier-Muller have carefully amassed this collection over the past twenty-five years. Keeping in line with the family tradition of collecting, the Barier-Mullers have an eye for artistic sculptural quality and a passion for discovering the creative inspiration behind these objects. The fascination led to the creation of The Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samura Collection, which serves as a permanent home for the artifacts. The Museum installation will be rotated twice per year to present new artifacts.

Days Open
Wed - Sat

Hours 
11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Costs
Admission is Free

Collection
Suits of Armor
Helmets
Masks
Elements and Accessories
Weapons
Horse Equipment

Location
The Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum - Samurai Collection, 2501 North Harwood Street, Harwood, Dallas, TX 75201

Event Title
The Samurai Collection - A 25 Year Collection Focused on Japanese Samurai Armor - Largest Collection Outside of Japan