OPAM (Oita Prefectural Art Museum) is one of the most comfortable and family-friendly museums in Oita.
I often visit with my 2-year-old and teen, and it is a rare place where children of different ages can enjoy the space without feeling overwhelmed.

This guide summarizes practical tips, access, facilities, and real experiences to help families enjoy OPAM stress-free.

Table of Contents

🏛 1. Why OPAM Is Great for Families
🧭 2. Access (16 minutes from Oita Station – stroller-friendly even on rainy days)
1. ✔ Rain-friendly route
👶 3. Stroller Access, Nursing Room, and Child-Friendly Facilities
🎟 4. Recommended Visit Duration
🎒 5. Tips for Visiting with Kids
🗺 7. Nearby Spots (Internal Links)
📝 8. Summary

🏛 1. Why OPAM Is Great for Families

✔ A spacious, open atrium

As soon as you enter, a large glass atrium opens up.
It’s bright, spacious, and comfortable—even for toddlers.
My 2-year-old enjoyed simply walking, sitting, and exploring this area.

✔ Interactive exhibits in the permanent collection

Some permanent exhibits offer interactive, touchable art.
My 2-year-old especially loved this section, though he was satisfied in about 30 minutes—a perfect length for small children with short attention spans.

✔ Choose the right special exhibition

OPAM also hosts quiet, serious art exhibitions.
For young children, it’s best to visit when family-friendly or interactive exhibitions are being held.

When exhibitions like teamLab arrive, satisfaction is extremely high for both kids and adults.

🧭 2. Access (16 minutes from Oita Station – stroller-friendly even on rainy days)

16 minutes on foot from Oita Station
Bus access available
Adjacent parking for visitors

✔ Rain-friendly route

From Oita Station to OPAM, you can walk mostly under covered arcades,
so you can reach the museum without getting wet—even with a stroller.

This helps a lot when traveling with small children.

👶 3. Stroller Access, Nursing Room, and Child-Friendly Facilities

Strollers allowed inside the museum
Nursing room available
Diaper-changing tables available
Very few steps and wide pathways

Overall, OPAM is highly accessible for families with toddlers.

🎟 4. Recommended Visit Duration

Special exhibition + permanent collection: 60–90 minutes
Atrium + permanent collection only: 30–60 minutes

Short, comfortable visits work well for young children.

🎒 5. Tips for Visiting with Kids

Remind children not to run in quiet areas
Some artworks are very close—keep a safe distance
During crowded exhibitions, hold hands or carry your toddler
Watch for “No Photography” zones

🌈 6. teamLab Exhibition – My Real Experience with a 2-Year-Old

OPAM occasionally hosts teamLab’s digital art exhibitions.
I visited the 2025 teamLab exhibition with my 2-year-old, and here is what I learned:

✔ Fully interactive and enjoyable for all ages

Colorful, moving, responsive light art is easy for kids to understand.
Even toddlers can enjoy the immersive experience.

✔ Strollers were not allowed (2025 exhibition)

Because the exhibition area was dark and immersive,
strollers were prohibited inside the artwork space.
We were instructed to use hand-holding or carry our child.

✔ Toddlers may walk off quickly in the dark

My 2-year-old tried to follow the lights and walk ahead,
and I almost lost sight of him.
We held hands the entire time, with occasional carrying.

✔ But the experience was wonderful

He was fascinated from start to finish—eyes shining, smiling,
and fully immersed in the moving lights.

teamLab days are especially great for families.

🗺 7. Nearby Spots (Internal Links)

Takasakiyama Monkey Park
A family-friendly wildlife experience
Oita Airport Guide
Useful for families flying into Oita:
https://oyakotrip.com/oita-airport/
Umitamago Aquarium (coming soon)