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Introduction

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.
Telephone

🗺 Location

626-35, Namgang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

✏ Details

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

🔎 Information

Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-55-740-0698
Parking Facility
Not available (Use Jinjuseong Fortress parking lot)
Maximum Occupancy
1,000 people
Parking Fee
[Jinjuseong Fortress Parking Lot]
Small-sized car - 500 won per each 30 min
Large-sized car - 1,000 won per each 30 min
Closed
Mondays, New Year's Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Admission / Participation Fees
[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
Opening 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
Scale
Site area: 17,772.9 ㎡ / Building area: 7,588 ㎡ (B1-2F)
Exhibition hall total size: 2,068 ㎡ (1F 616 ㎡, 2F 665 ㎡, planned exhibition hall 576 ㎡, Duam room 211 ㎡)
Touring Time
Approx. 1 hr