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Gimhae National Museum 국립김해박물관

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


On July 29, 1998, the Gimhae National Museum was opened 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.

Compared to other ancient kingdoms, relatively few historical records on Gaya remain. For this reason, relics and remains that have been unearthed through archaeological excavations need to be studied in order to gain an understanding of the ancient kingdom. In this sense, the Gimhae National Museum is a specialized museum used by professional archaeologists as well as the general public.
 

Utilization information

・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-55-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-55-320-6800, 320-6825

・Parking Facilities : 150 spaces available

・Closed : Every Monday, January 1

・Admission Fees : Free of Charge (until Dec. 31 2009)

・Operating Hours : Weekdays 09:00-18:00 / Weekends & Naitonal holidays 09:00-19:00
* Night open (Apr-Oct) 09:00-21:00
* The last Wednesday of every month 09:00-19:00
* Ticket booth closes 30 min before closing hours.

・Structure Size : B1 - 3F

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Access

From the Gimhae Airport, take the Airport Bus and get off at the Gimhae Terminal. Transfer to bus #2, 3, 4, 6, 82 and get off at Gimhae District Office of Education station

 

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


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