Gimhae National Museum (국립김해박물관)

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.

Opening Hours

[Permanent exhibition] 09:00–18:00
*Last admission: 30 minutes before closing time

[Children’s museum] 10:00–17:50 (Closed from 12:00–13:00 for preparation)
* Admission takes place hourly, at 20 minutes past the hour
* Reservation required to enter the children's museum  

Fee

Free (separate charges apply for special exhibitions)  

Holiday

Mondays, New Year's Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)  

Parking

Available  

Inquiry/Information

+82-55-320-6800  

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).