National Maritime Museum (국립해양박물관)
Busan · 45 Haeyang-ro 301beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
Admission
Free (excluding 4D Theater & Special exhibitions)
Free (excluding 4D Theater & Special exhibitions)
Address
45 Haeyang-ro 301beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
45 Haeyang-ro 301beon-gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
Overview
The National Maritime Museum is a comprehensive venue offering exhibitions on maritime culture, history, ocean life, science, and more. The exterior of the museum was designed to resemble a water droplet and is the third largest museum in Korea. The museum holds over 14,000 historic items and relics that have witnessed history and are relevant to the future of ocean life. These are on display in eight permanent exhibition halls, a special exhibition hall, and a children's exhibition hall. The museum also has a library, aquarium, grand auditorium, outdoor performance stage, and a 4D theatre for a multi-cultural experience.
Location
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South Korea has four distinct seasons. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most popular times to visit. Summer brings humidity and occasional typhoons, while winter is cold but great for ski resorts and festivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
[Weekdays] 09:00-18:00
[Saturdays] May-August 09:00-19:00 / September-April 09:00-19:00
[Sundays & public holidays] 09:00-19:00
* Day of Seollal (Lunar New Year) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), Children's Day, Liberation Day 09:00-21:00
[Saturdays] May-August 09:00-19:00 / September-April 09:00-19:00
[Sundays & public holidays] 09:00-19:00
* Day of Seollal (Lunar New Year) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), Children's Day, Liberation Day 09:00-21:00
Free (excluding 4D Theater & Special exhibitions)
305 parking spaces available (including 19 parking spaces for large vehicles, 9 parking spaces for people with disabilities)
- Small & mid-size vehicles (up to 15-person capacity): 1,000 won for the first two hours / 100 won for each additional 10 min up to 2,400 won per day.
- Large vehicles (16-person capacity and above): Fees are doubled from regular size fees.
* 50% discount: compact cars, people with disabilities, hybrid cars, multicultural family (upon presenting welfare or family sarang card)
- Large vehicles (16-person capacity and above): Fees are doubled from regular size fees.
* 50% discount: compact cars, people with disabilities, hybrid cars, multicultural family (upon presenting welfare or family sarang card)
Mondays (Closed the day after if Monday is a holiday)
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-51-309-1900
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-51-309-1900
