The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection - Museum in Dallas - 2501 N Harwood St Suite 225, USA

Super cool museum! The detail and descriptions given for all the pieces really help you understand the craftsmanship and the art that went into the armor. They also had a short film showing the process of making the iron from iron sand in a furnace. It's on the second floor of the red brick St. Ann’s School Building (above Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar) so you have to go inside the restaurant and then the staircase is in front of the bar area. We got a little turned around and went into the building across from it which had more horse and rider displays and the security guard directed us to the right place. When done at the museum I do recommend going to the glass building beside it to check out those displays. There is also another building past the Rolex and Magnolia buildings that has more horses but we didn't go see those.

I love this gem! If you happen to visit the Harwood District, this is a must visit. Admission is free, but you’ll need to reserve a ticket in advance. I recommend going early to get a more private experience. Spend some time in the library to learn more about samurai culture and the making of the museum.

Such an awesome little hidden gem! My husband and I were in Dallas for the weekend for his job. So I looked up some museums beforehand - this had consistent high reviews and worth it! It’s Free - but you have to reserve your time slot online via their website (super easy) take note that it’s inside the restaurant! It feels a little awkward getting to the stairs, but it’s a very short walk and you can’t miss them. Anyone who is interested in Samurai Culture should visit.

A very unique museum located above a restaurant in the heart of Dallas. One should not miss this hidden gem chock full of amazing pieces of Japanese samurai armor and art. Extra kudos for the way the exhibition is executed - world-class, giving even the famous museums a run for their money! Great things do come in small packages!

This museum is tucked away on the 2nd floor of a restaurant. It is really well done and informative for being so small, I understand that the collection shifts with some frequency and also it is free (just reserve your ticket online or at the door). They also have a book store with great options, especially for kids!

Great little free museum on the Japanese Samurai culture with an amazing collection. I was visiting a friend who lives here and insisted we go and she had never heard of it, so definitely a bit of an undiscovered gem, we were the only ones touring while we were there. The entrance is a bit tricky to find, just go inside the restaurant and there are a set of stairs that will take you up to the museum. The collection was breathtaking and there was even a quaint study/reading room that might make a nice study or work spot if you are local.

Amazing museum with a very cool samurai exhibit! It's free entry but you do reserve a time on the website. There's a nice restaurant downstairs and it's in a very neat historic building.

A well curated, free exhibit showcasing the history of Samurai and the iron/ steel work that was used for the armor/ weaponry. Some beautiful pieces on display. Highly recommend checking it out if you appreciate history. Self guided tour takes about 20-30 mins. Perfect little before or after lunch activity