Gimhae National Museum (๊ตญ๋ฆฝ๊นํด๋ฐ๋ฌผ๊ด)
About
The Gimhae National Museum was opened on July 29, 1998, in order to research and preserve the cultural heritage of the ancient kingdom of Gaya. The museum is at the foot of Gujibong Peak in Gimhae-si, the spot where the kingdom is believed to have been founded. The museum exhibits the cultural assets of Gaya, as well as cultural relics from the prehistoric age in the Busan and Gyeongsangnam-do areas, and the cultural heritage of Byeonhan, which was the foundation for the growth of Gaya. The exterior of the museum is made using black bricks representing iron ore and charcoal famous during the Gaya Kingdom. There are two exhibition halls, while the walkway to the halls have approximately 1,300 artifacts in display.
Location
190 Gayaui-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (50911)
Operating Hours
[Permanent exhibition] 09:00โ18:00 *Last admission: 30 minutes before closing time [Childrenโs museum] 10:00โ17:50 (Closed from 12:00โ13:00 for preparation) * Admission takes place hourly, at 20 minutes past the hour * Reservation required to enter the children's museum
Rest Days
Mondays, New Year's Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Admission
Free (separate charges apply for special exhibitions)
Parking
Available
Inquiries
+82-55-320-6800
Website
gimhae.museum.go.kr