Frequently Asked Questions
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Tickets (1)
How do I see both the museum and the art museum?
The museum and the art museum are a combined facility in the same building. You can buy separate tickets for each, or a discount may apply if you view both on the same day. Please check at reception.
Accessibility (1)
Is it barrier-free?
The whole building is designed to be barrier-free and can be visited in a wheelchair. There are also hands-on displays such as the Fureai Experience Room (which closes at 17:30).
Opening hours / Closed days (1)
What are the opening hours and closed days?
Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday 9:00-18:00 (last admission 17:30); Friday and Saturday 9:00-20:00 (last admission 19:30). It is closed every Monday (if that Monday is a public holiday, a substitute holiday or Memorial Day, it closes the following weekday) and over the New Year period (29 December to 3 January).
Time needed (1)
How long should I allow?
Allow about 1-1.5 hours for the museum's permanent exhibition alone, or about 2-3 hours including the art museum's collection exhibition. If a featured exhibition is on it will take longer.
Photography (1)
Can I take photographs?
Photography is permitted in parts of the permanent exhibition. However, featured exhibitions and certain works may not be photographed. Please follow the guidance in each exhibition room; flash photography is prohibited as a rule.
Prices (2)
Who can enter free of charge?
Elementary and junior high school students living in Okinawa Prefecture, those aged 70 and over, holders of a disability certificate and one carer enter free. Campus members of designated universities and vocational schools also enter the permanent and collection exhibitions free on presentation of a student ID.
How much is admission?
The museum's permanent exhibition is 530 yen for general admission, 260 yen for high school and university students, and 150 yen for elementary and junior high school students from outside the prefecture. The art museum's collection exhibition is 400 yen, 210 yen and 100 yen respectively. Featured and special exhibitions are charged separately.
Highlights (1)
What are the highlights of the permanent exhibition?
The museum's permanent exhibition presents Okinawa's nature, history and culture under the theme of living with the sea and the islands. The Bankoku Shinryo Bell (the former Shuri Castle main hall bell), a nationally designated Important Cultural Property, is also displayed. The art museum focuses on works by artists from or connected with Okinawa.
Food and drink / Shopping (1)
Can I eat and drink on site?
There is a museum shop (Yuimui) on the premises. Please check the official website or ask on site for details of any cafe or dining facilities.
Parking (1)
Is there parking?
The on-site car park (158 cars and 10 large coaches) is free to use. When busy, please also use paid car parks nearby.
Other (6)
When is it closed?
Every Monday (if that Monday is a public holiday, a substitute holiday or Memorial Day, it closes the following weekday) and over the New Year period (29 December to 3 January).
What are the opening hours?
Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday 9:00-18:00 (last admission 17:30); Friday and Saturday 9:00-20:00 (last admission 19:30)
How do I get there?
About 10 minutes' walk from Omoromachi Station on the Yui Rail. About 1 minute's walk from the Kenritsu Hakubutsukan-mae bus stop.
Is there parking?
Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.
What is the address?
3-1-1 Omoromachi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
How much is admission?
[Museum permanent exhibition] general 530 yen, high school and university students 260 yen, elementary and junior high school students from outside the prefecture 150 yen / [Art museum collection exhibition] general 400 yen, high school and university students 210 yen, elementary and junior high school students from outside the prefecture 100 yen. Featured exhibitions are charged separately.