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Introduction

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.
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🗺 Location

190, Gayaui-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

✏ Details

Reservations

Prior reservation required for student groups (30 people or more) though the website at least one day before visiting (Priority given to groups with reservations).

🔎 Information

Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-55-320-6800,
+82-55-320-6825
Parking Facility
Available (150 parking spaces)
Closed
Mondays, New Year's Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Admission / Participation Fees
Free (separate charges apply for special exhibitions)
Opening Hours
Permanant exhibition 09:00-18:00
Special exhibition 09:00-17:00 (break time 12:00-14:00)
Children Museum 09:00-16:30 (break time 11:30-14:00)
* Last admission is 30 min before closing.
* Hours subject to change due to COVID-19, check the website for details
Scale
Total area 52,093 ㎡
Total floor area 9,574 ㎡ (B1-3F)