[Gyeongsangnam-do] Gimhae National Museum (국립김해박물관)

💡 Overview

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.

📋 Detailed Information

📸 Gallery (Click to enlarge)

📍 Nearby Attractions

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  Dongsang Market (동상시장) 🔗Distance: 1.1km | 25 Guji-ro 180beon-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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  Museum of the ancient tombs in Daseong-dong (대성동고분박물관) 🔗Distance: 773m | 126, Gayaui-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
• Sureungwon Garden (수릉원) 🔗Distance: 961m | 35 Bunseong-ro 261beon-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
• Tomb of King Suro (수로왕릉) 🔗Distance: 960m | 26 Garak-ro 93beon-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
• Bunsanseong Fortress (김해 분산성) 🔗Distance: 1.7km | 210-162, Gaya-ro 405beon-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
• Gimhae Arts and Sports Center (김해문화의전당) 🔗Distance: 367m | 2060, Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
• Gimhae Astronomical Observatory (김해천문대) 🔗Distance: 1.7km | 254, Gaya thema-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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