[Gyeongsangnam-do] Jinju National Museum (국립진주박물관)
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jinju National Museum (국립진주박물관)’.
💡 Overview
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.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 626-35, Namgang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (Zipcode: 52692) |
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| 📞 Phone | +82-55-740-0698 |
| 🌐 Website | jinju.museum.go.kr |
| 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 |
| Day Off | Mondays, New Year’s Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) |
| Usage Fee | [Museum] Free [Jinjuseong Fortress] |
| Parking | 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 |
| Tour Duration | Approx. 1 hr |
| 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 ㎡) |
| Capacity | 1,000 people |
| Inquiries and Information | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-55-740-0698 |
📝 Additional Information
[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
📸 Gallery (Click to enlarge)
📍 Nearby Attractions
Jinju Jungang Market (진주중앙시장)Distance: 903m | 8-1 Jinyangho-ro 547beon-gil, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Jinju Traditional Crafts Biennale (2025 진주전통공예비엔날레)Distance: 1.6km | 18 Jinju-daero 879beon-gil, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival (진주 남강유등축제)Distance: 803m | 287 Gangnam-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Dongbang Hotel (동방관광호텔)Distance: 1.3km | 103, Nongae-gil, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Golden Tulip Jinju Hotel Namgang (골든튤립 호텔 남강)Distance: 911m | 16 , Namgang-ro 673beon-gil, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Somangjinsan Lantern Theme Park (소망진산 유등테마공원) 🔗Distance: 677m | Manggyeong-dong, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Jinjuseong Fortress (진주성) 🔗Distance: 313m | 626 Namgang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Chokseongnu Pavilion (촉석루) 🔗Distance: 446m | 626, Namgang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do- Jinju Allbam Night Market (Nongae Market) (진주 올빰야시장(논개시장))Distance: 1.1km | 12 Jinyangho-ro 569beon-gil, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Source: Korea Tourism Organization
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