Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum
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Affectionately known as “Okimyu,” the Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum is a rare complex in Japan, bringing together both a history museum and an art museum under one roof. Its fortress-like exterior, softened by gently rounded corners and clad in Ryukyu limestone, evokes the form of a traditional Okinawan castle, or gusuku.
The theme of the museum’s permanent exhibition is “Living with the Sea and Islands.” As you enter, a coral reef display at your feet creates the sensation of being guided from the sea onto the land. From here, the exhibition unfolds chronologically—from ancient times, through the era of the Ryukyu Kingdom, and into Okinawa’s modern and contemporary history—through a series of carefully curated displays.
The art museum, on the other hand, highlights works by artists from Okinawa, as well as those with close ties to the region. At the Information Center, visitors can explore the collection database, browse books and video materials related to Okinawa, and borrow complimentary audio guides.
This facility offers a comprehensive learning experience, spanning Okinawa’s natural environment, folk traditions, cultural heritage, and the origins of the Ryukyu Kingdom. It is an ideal place to begin your journey and deepen your understanding before exploring Okinawa.
〒900-0006
3-1-1 Omoromachi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
098-941-8200
Museum
[Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun] 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Last admission at 5:30 PM)
[Fri, Sat] 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Last admission at 7:30 PM)
*The Museum Shop Yuimu and Museum Café Kamekame Kitchen close at 6:00 PM.
*The Hands-On Experience Room closes at 5:30 PM.
Mondays (Open on Mondays that are national holidays, substitute holidays, or Memorial Day; closed on the following weekday)
Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29-January 3); other temporary closures may occur
*Closed for maintenance (see website)
[Museum Permanent Exhibition] General: 530 yen; High school and university students: 270 yen (220 yen); Elementary and junior high school students from outside the prefecture: 150 yen
[Art Museum Collection Exhibition] General: 400 yen; High School and College Students: 220 yen (180 yen); Elementary and Junior High School Students from Outside the Prefecture: 100 yen
*Separate fees apply for special and temporary exhibitions
*Admission is free for elementary and junior high school students within the prefecture, seniors aged 70 and older, individuals with a disability certificate, and one accompanying caregiver. (Proof of eligibility is required.)
10-minute walk from Omoromachi Station on the Yui Rail
From Naha Airport, take Bus [99] and get off at Omoromachi 3-chome (5-minute walk), or take Bus [120] and get off at Uenoya (10-minute walk)
From downtown, take Bus [3], [7], or [10] and get off at Prefectural Museum Mae, or take Bus [6] and get off at Naha Main Place East Exit (5-minute walk)
※The written notice and information on this page are as of the date of publication. Please refer or confirm the latest information of each spot on individual introduced website.
