Samurai to the Imperial Court: Japanese Metalwork

Marvel at the artistry and beauty of Japan’s metalworking tradition across five centuries in Samurai to the Imperial Court: Japanese Metalwork. Through more than 90 works of art drawn from the DMA’s significant holdings and other leading collections, including The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection, Dallas, Samurai to the Imperial Court celebrates the technical mastery, innovative spirit, and aesthetic brilliance of Japanese metal artists. From samurai arms and armor to imperial court commissions, from luminous enameled vessels to sculptures of fantastical animals and figures, this exhibition showcases a dazzling array of objects shaped by centuries of imagination and craftsmanship. 

DMA Members get free and early access to exhibition tickets on Monday, March 2, 2026. Tickets go on sale to the public on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Members see the exhibition early, during Member Preview Days, Thursday, March 26 through Saturday, March 28, 2026. Learn how members get more and sign up for your membership at dma.org/support/become-a-member.