Samurai Week (Thursday)

Thursday, July 17
9:00am – 9:00pm

FREE for Members (Adult & Youth)
Free with General Admission ticket for Adults & Youth (3-17)
FREE for Youth (2 & Under)

*During Samurai Week (7/16/25-7/20/25) General Admission includes admission to SAMURAI: Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller, museum, & gardens.

Suit up for an exciting weeklong celebration of SAMURAI and Japanese culture. This week, all admission includes access to our must-see exhibition, SAMURAI: Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller, and all-the-time hands-on fun both in the museum and outside in the Philbrook Gardens.

New activities every day (7/16-7/20)! Click on each calendar entry for Samurai Week to view the special things planned each day.

Thursday Event Schedule:

• 10 am | Samurai Storytime – Families with kids 10 & under 
• 10:30 am | Koi Fish Feeding 
• 10:30 am-1pm | Paint at the Pool: Koi-inspired watercolor painting 
• 11 am-3 pm | “Samurai Studio” – Make your own suminagashi water marbled print 
• 1-2 pm | Ask a Curator – A curator will be on hand in SAMURAI to answer your questions 
• 6-8 pm | Member Lounge

Daily During Open Hours:

• SAMURAI: Armor from the Collection of Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller. Delve into the culture, history, and art of the samurai warrior in Japanese society. This exhibition spans nine centuries and includes nearly 80 objects including full suits, helmets, weaponry, and full horse armor!
• Guest Lounge: Japanese Garden Play
• Studio Lab: Outdoor Art Studio featuring SAMURAI-inspired artmaking prompts
• Chimera Café: Enjoy lunch items, hot coffee, cold beverages, baked goods and more during the day. On Friday nights, join us for Sushi & Samurai.
• Self-guided scavenger hunts and activities for gardens and galleries available on the Rotunda Kiosk