What other travelers are saying about Oita Prefectural Art Museum OPAM
Beautiful art museum both in terms of the exterior and interior design. Lots of great local art and exhibitions during our visit. Bright and airy open high ceiling and really good ac which was a huge relief during the very warm season we visited.
Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area and need a quick art break from your adventures in Oita.
There is a restaurant and cafe and a really great art souvenir store
The OPAM Museum in Oita is a beautiful and inspiring place – the architecture itself is stunning, and the atmosphere is calm and creative. The exhibits are thoughtfully curated and of high quality, offering a mix of contemporary and traditional art. I only wish there were a bit more to see, as the space feels so inviting that you naturally want to explore it longer. Still, it’s definitely worth a visit – a wonderful cultural spot in Oita!
Arrived first thing on a Saturday and though the museum was open not a SINGLE exhibit was open. I understand if you have to close one sometimes but not ALL of them at the same time and if you must, then do it on a Wednesday or something.
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I had a couple of hours to fill in. What a beautiful cool space to wander and take in the exquisite architecture on a very hot day. I saw the Hiroshige and Hokusai exhibition. Wow! The main hall and other spaces are beautiful too. Interactive and colourful and a delight for children and those of us who are children at heart.
Not too big but pretty cool architecture to begin with, there were a few local artists works, some children artworks as well and this period they happened to have Salvador Dali's exhibition although I am not a fan of him, but it shown the museum ran pretty well compared to some other regional art museums that i had been to. Well done. 👍
OPAM opens at 10:00 AM and closes at 7:00 PM on weekdays and Sundays. On weekends, the museum closes at 8:00 PM. The museum is generally open 7 days a week, though visitors should confirm ahead as there may be occasional closures for maintenance or special circumstances. The museum shop operates during the same hours, with last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Photography and video recording inside the galleries are not allowed unless indicated otherwise. However, some special exhibitions may permit photography of certain works, so visitors should check for specific signage or ask staff. The free-access atrium area and outdoor spaces can typically be photographed. Only pencils may be used in the galleries, and the use of pens and markers is prohibited.
The museum is approximately 15 minutes on foot from JR Oita Station. Alternatively, visitors can take the Oita-CANBUS from bus platform 7 in front of the station to Oashisu Hiroba-mae bus stop, which takes about 8 minutes. The bus is particularly convenient for those who prefer not to walk. Oita Station is a 15-minute train ride from Beppu, costing 340 yen one way and covered by the Japan Rail Pass and Kyushu Rail Pass.
Wheelchairs and baby strollers are available at the Information desk on the first floor. The museum offers 8 wheelchair-accessible parking spaces in the underground parking lot. The building features elevators and is designed with accessibility in mind, though visitors with specific needs should call ahead at +81-(0)97-533-4500 to confirm particular requirements. Food and drinks are permitted only in the cafés and may not be carried into the galleries.
