What other travelers are saying about Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum
We only visited the art museum today. There was several special exhibits going on- one relating to beach trash and turning it into art and another relating to local students and digital art. Both were so intriguing! The art museum had a smaller collection than many museums I have been to, however it was nice to walk thru and learn about the history and culture of Okinawa. We were very happy to see English explanations near most of the pieces. Very friendly staff! Free parking, museum cafe for food, bathrooms, and a gift shop!
This is Okinawa’s premier museum, where you can explore the history, artifacts, and various artworks of Okinawa. One more recommended spot is the park right in front of the museum. It is quiet, beautiful, and perfect for a peaceful walk surrounded by towering trees.
A unique building for a museum and art. The entrance to the museum has an awesome glass floor showing the ocean floor and those that live there. It offers detailed accounts of the progress of the people on this island. Definitely worth a visit. Good experience.
I got myself a one day ticket to tour both the museum and the art museum. There were many museum staff on the ground. In the museum, you can take photos of some display but you cannot take some, with exhibits being in the same zone. I was taking a photo of a statue and a staff approached me to tell me that I could not take photos of the exhibit that was beside.
You need to follow the route strictly. I was a bit lost as I was stopped a couple of times by the staff who told me that I cannot take photos for copyright reasons. I was also asked to re-route as I was not walking according to the right directions. I left after twenty minutes in the museum as I did not want them to think that I was trying to be funny. I love to visit museums and I will take the time to read every single word as I understand how much time museum curators spend in curating the items. Having visited museums in Finland, Thailand, Malaysia etc, it was the first time I felt so lost.
The museum is divided is actually 2 in 1. You can visit the Art Museum side, or the History of Okinawa Side or both. I found both to be well worth the trip and the historical background was quite informative.
