The Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum (OKIMYU) is a must-visit "rainy day record" and "knowledge-based attraction" when traveling in Okinawa. It is especially suitable for a half-day trip for families and children. The exhibitions in the museum are rich and diverse, which not only allows children to enjoy the fun of exploration, but also increases their knowledge. After the tour, you can go to the Museum Cafe upstairs to have a delicious lunch and easily plan your travel and dining itinerary. Whether it is the historical and cultural exhibits in the museum or the contemporary art exhibitions in the art gallery, this is a good choice for families and children to travel together. Want more family travel tips? Welcome to leave a message in the fan group at any time!
Quick Facts: A basic introduction to Okinawa Prefectural Museums and Art Museums
The "Okinawa Civilian Government Higashi Onna Museum" established in 1946 is the predecessor of this place. Later, the museum and art gallery were jointly established under the concept of "Okinawa Imperial Castle", hoping to showcase Okinawa's history, culture, evolution, art, etc., according to the official website According to the report, the museum has a collection of about 94,000 pieces, and the art gallery has 3,700 pieces. Therefore, it is also a hot spot for local schools’ off-campus teaching. When I visited that day, I happened to meet children visiting me. I saw them writing notes carefully. It is really suitable to bring children. Take a look at what Okinawa has looked like from ancient times to the present.
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Compare Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum Ticket Prices
Judging from such a rich collection, the ticket price is very affordable. For adults, for example, if you visit a museum or art gallery for a day, the ticket price is 930 yen (approximately NT$195), and for students or children, it is less than XNUMX yuan. , you can feel that the museum hopes to let more people come in through affordable prices. If you are planning your itinerary, you can also order tickets through the itinerary website. The price is similar to purchasing tickets on site. College or high school students remember to bring their student ID. Just show it on site for identification.
- Museum ticket price for adults: 110 yuan
- Museum ticket price for college students/high school students: 56 yuan
- Ticket price for junior high school/elementary school students in the museum: 31 yuan
- Art museum adult ticket price: 46 yuan
- Ticket price for college students/high school students at the art museum: 56 yuan
- Ticket price for junior high school/elementary school students at the art museum: 21 yuan
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Tour the museum with audio guide and Google Translate
Since Okinawa is also a city with a lot of foreign tourists, the museum provides free audio guides in five languages: Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, and Spanish. It cannot be booked in advance. Remember to come to the site early to apply for it at the information center. We made good use of the Google Translate APP when we brought our little hamburgers. Although most of the explanations or operating instruments contained Chinese characters, in order to explain to the children, we used mobile phones to translate and explain at the same time. In fact, we also learned something about Okinawa culture.
▲ Digital display has become an essential tool and can also present more knowledge.
▲ This area can also show the ocean current routes around Okinawa islands.
▲ In order to preserve it properly and allow children to view it up close, the museum requires that only "pencils" can be used for notes.
▲ It is better for senior class and above to visit, as they are more able to calm down and watch.
Special recommendation: A quiet visit to the Okinawa Museum of Art!
The exhibition content of the museum is from artists born in Okinawa Prefecture or related to Okinawa Prefecture, focusing on the collection of graphic, three-dimensional art, and video art. Photography is prohibited in the museum and silence will be required. It is not recommended for those traveling with children to enter this area. We asked Wendy Burger and her son to take pictures in front of them, and asked the adults to carry the little burgers out. Please respect the museum's regulations and regulations. Leave space for others to appreciate quietly.
Also shown in the same scene: Museum Cafe (camecame kitchen)
There is a coffee shop upstairs that offers a variety of light snacks, drinks and ice creams. The environment is bright and bright. While waiting for the food to be served, Little Burger takes the DM issued by the museum to solve puzzles. It is a Q&A about various creatures. , of course you also need the help of translation software! (laughs) The bread and rice in the store are very fragrant, and the taste is refreshing and not greasy. I think it is very suitable for the tastes of Taiwanese tourists. It is highly recommended to eat here during a day trip!
▲ Menu at a glance!
How to get there by car? Transportation information and surrounding environment of Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum
The hotel we stayed at on this day was "Hewitt Resort Naha". It is located on Naha Kokusai Street, a must-visit for tourists. The museum is about 1.6 kilometers away from the hotel and a 17-minute walk away. On rainy days we Just call a taxi directly. The fare is not expensive and it is convenient. It is provided as a reference for parents in Xinshou Village. If the distance is not far, make good use of taxis. After all, it is easier to take your children out.
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Video introduction: Unboxing video of Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum
Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum
- 地址：〒900-0006 沖縄県那覇市おもろまち3-1-1
- Opening hours: 09:00～18:00 (Closed on Mondays)
- Phone: +81 98 9418200
- Official website: https://okimu.jp/sp/tc/
- IG: https://www.instagram.com/okinawamuseum.artmuseum/
