[Jeollanam-do] National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage (국립해양문화재연구소)
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💡 Overview
The National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage is located along Gatbawi Culture Street in Mokpo. Managed by the Cultural Heritage Administration, it is the only marine museum in Korea to display marine cultural relics. Opened in 1994 as the National Maritime Museum, the name was changed in 2009. The two-story institute houses over 2,000 relics excavated from the sea around Korea. There are four main exhibition halls as well as an outdoor exhibition space and one special exhibition hall. Through the exhibits, visitors can see ships from the past as well was learn about the lifestyle and culture of people living in coastal villages.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 136 Namnong-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do (Zipcode: 58699) |
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| 📞 Phone | +82-61-270-3001 |
| 🌐 Website | www.seamuse.go.kr |
| Operating Hours | 09:00-18:00 * Last admission: 1 hr before closing |
| Day Off | Mondays |
| Usage Fee | Free |
| Parking | Available |
| Parking Fee | Free |
| Inquiries and Information | +82-61-270-3001 |
📝 Additional Information
[Foreign Language Intepretation Services]
[Digital Audio Guide System (Portable)]
– Rental venue: Information Desk on 1/F
– Available languages: English, Chinese, Japanese
– Content: Four permanent exhibition halls
– Rental fee: Free
* Must submit ID for holding to rent the audio guide
📍 Nearby Attractions
Namnong Memorial Hall (남농기념관) 🔗Distance: 589m | 119, Namnong-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
Indongju Maeul (인동주마을)Distance: 1.9km | 5 Boksan-gil 12beon-gil Mokpo-si Jeollanam-do
Hotel Cheongdam (호텔청담)Distance: 1.9km | 6 , Bipa-ro 124beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
Mokpo Star (목포스타)Distance: 1.9km | 118, Bipa-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
Yadeure Bossam (야드레보쌈)Distance: 795m | 10 Hadangnambu-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
Charmant Hotel (샤르망호텔)Distance: 1.5km | 5 , Sinheung-ro 59beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
Mokpo Natural History Museum (목포자연사박물관) 🔗Distance: 218m | 135 Namnong-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
Mokpo Culture & Arts Center (목포문화예술회관) 🔗Distance: 301m | 102, Namnong-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do- Mokpo Gatbawi Rock (목포 갓바위) 🔗Distance: 347m | 166-1 Namnong-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
Source: Korea Tourism Organization