Spring is just around the corner, and the National Museum of Art, Osaka (NMAO) is offering a special opportunity for families to enjoy the museum together. On March 14, 2026 (Saturday), NMAO will hold its Family☆Day — a day designed to let visitors with babies and young children view exhibitions without feeling out of place.
During the event, families are welcome to talk freely, and it's perfectly fine if babies cry. The Family☆Day coincides with a free admission day for the Collection Exhibition, making it easy for the whole family to drop by without worrying about entry costs. Nursing rooms and a kids' room are also available on-site, and strollers are welcome throughout the exhibition.
Date
March 14, 2026 (Saturday)
Hours
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)
Please note: this is not a private event. Other general visitors will also be present, so mutual consideration is appreciated. Visitors without children are equally welcome to visit.
Admission
**Collection Exhibition "Collection 3"** (B2F) — Free for everyone on this day.
**Special Exhibition "Nakanishi Natsuyuki: Slowly Gazing to Stand Forever, Device"** (B3F) — Free for high school students and under; Adults: ¥1,500 (admission fees apply for adults and university students).
Artworks on the B1F are free for all visitors. Single-parent household members may also enter the entire museum for free with proof of eligibility.
Tips for Visiting with Kids
- Please hold hands with preschool-aged children while viewing the exhibitions.
- Do not touch the artworks.
- Strollers and baby carriers are welcome. A limited number of strollers are available for loan; availability is not guaranteed.
- Diaper changing stations and nursing rooms are available but limited — please be considerate of other visitors.
- The museum has one elevator, which may have a wait. Allow extra time when planning your visit.
Recommended Viewing Support Tools
Activity Book
A booklet packed with prompts to help visitors engage with the artworks and exhibitions from multiple perspectives. Available in both Japanese and Easy Japanese + English editions.
Museum Discovery Sheet (びじゅつかんまるごと発見シート)
A sheet that helps visitors uncover hidden charms of NMAO. Using rock-paper-scissors to decide where to go next, visitors explore both inside and outside the building while discovering various museum secrets.
NMAO Sugoroku: Take a Good Look!
A take-home game based on four permanent works in the museum collection. After the visit, it helps families and groups recall the artworks and their experiences at the museum.
For more information on support tools, visit the NMAO learning page.
This program is part of "Connecting Children with Museums," a nationwide initiative by Japan's national art museums aimed at expanding children's access to art. It is implemented with the support of the Adobe Foundation.
For a full overview of related programs, visit the official outreach site.
