Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum, Discover Okinawa's Unique History and Culture
Naha, Omoromachi 3-1-1
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Introduction
The architecture of the Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum located in Naha-shi is modern, with a white exterior and square grid design, resembling a castle. It is an important place to learn about Okinawan culture and history. The museum showcases Okinawa's nature, history, and culture through five exhibition rooms: natural history, archaeology, arts and crafts, folklore, and more. Additionally, the prefectural art museum exhibits various artworks, photography, installations, and other forms of art related to or inspired by Okinawa, with regular updates based on different themes. On the second floor, there are also special exhibitions, which require separate tickets. The author has visited a special exhibition on the life of Queen Marie Antoinette of France, Louis XVI's wife. Outside the exhibition area, there are commemorative items available for purchase related to the exhibitions. Opening hours 9:00-18:00. On Fridays and Saturdays, the opening hours are extended to 20:00. The latest entry time for the day is 30 minutes before closing time. Closed on Mondays (If Monday is a legal holiday or a day of mourning, the museum will remain open and will be closed the next day instead.)
Transportation Get off at Omoromachi Station on the Yui-Rail monorail and walk for about 10 minutes.
Museums and art galleries in one building
