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.
Basic Information
| Postal Code | 52692 |
| Homepage | jinju.museum.go.kr |
| Address | 626-35, Namgang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do |
Usage Information
| Capacity | 1,000 people |
| Information & Inquiries | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-55-740-0698 |
| Parking Facilities | Not available (Use Jinjuseong Fortress parking lot) |
| 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 Days | Mondays, New Year's Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) |
| Usage Fee | [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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ㎡) |
| Viewing Duration | Approx. 1 hr |
Detailed Description
| 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 |
