362.7M 2024-01-23
190 Gayaui-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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.
362.7M 2020-03-21
190, Gayaui-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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To greet Seollal, one of the biggest national holidays in Korea, Gimhae National Museum hosts a “Seollal Traditional & Cultural Event.” During the event, visitors can take part in traditional activities and view regional cultural assets.
579.1M 2024-04-23
2078, Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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579.1M 2024-04-18
2078, Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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579.1M 2024-06-27
2F, 2078, Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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717.2M 2024-10-18
2060 Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-51-781-2437
The Culture City of East Asia is an agreement to promote diverse cultural exchanges between Korea, China, and Japan. Under the value of respect for cultural diversity among Korea, China, and Japan, each year one city from each country is designated as a “Culture City of East Asia” to practice the spirit of “East Asian consciousness, cultural exchange and convergence, and understanding of other cultures.” (Source: Culture City of East Asia website)