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About
Jinju National Museum opened on November 2, 1984 within Jinjuseong Fortress to promote the culture of ancient Gaya and act as the main archeological research center for the western Gyeongsangnam-do. In 1998, the museum also began specializing in research and collection of materials related to the Imjin War (1592-1598). The museum continues to exhibit and educate the public about the Imjin War and overall history of eastern Asia.
Location
626-35, Namgang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (52692)
Operating Hours
Weekdays 09:00-18:00 Weekends & Public holidays 09:00-19:00 Saturdays after Culture Day (last Wednesday of every month) & Saturdays (April-October) 09:00-21:00 * Last admission 30 min before closing
Rest Days
Mondays, New Year's Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Admission
[Museum] Free [Jinjuseong Fortress] Individuals - Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 600 won Groups - Adults 1,400 won / Teenagers 600 won / Children 400 won * Group: 30 people or more
Parking
Not available (Use Jinjuseong Fortress parking lot)
Inquiries
β’ 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) β’ For more info: +82-55-740-0698
Website
jinju.museum.go.krScale
Site area: 17,772.9 γ‘ / Building area: 7,588 γ‘ (B1-2F) Exhibition hall total size: 2,068 γ‘ (1F 616 γ‘, 2F 665 γ‘, planned exhibition hall 576 γ‘, Duam room 211 γ‘)
Time Required
Approx. 1 hr
Collections Status
89,125 items
Reservation for Foreigners
Available via online or phone call +82-55-740-0698
Foreign Language Intepretation Services
Available in English, Japanese, & Chinese Advance reservation required via online or phone call +82-55-740-0698