Gimhae National Museum
국립김해박물관 · Gyeongnam · Museums & galleries
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.
| Type | Museums & galleries |
|---|---|
| Region | Gyeongnam |
| Address | 190 Gayaui-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do |
| 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 |
| Closed | Mondays, New Year's Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) |
| Admission | Free (separate charges apply for special exhibitions) |
| Parking | Available |
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- Sep 18, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027The People of Hyeon-dong, Changwon: Gaya, the Sea and the Tombs
- Apr 17, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Clayarch Gimhae 20th Anniversary: Folds and Layers
- Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 10, 2026Gimhae Buncheong Ceramics Festival
