Gimhae National Museum (국립김해박물관)

19.4Km 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.

Seollal Traditional & Cultural Event of Gimhae National Museum (국립김해박물관 설맞이 전통문화행사)

19.4Km 2020-03-21

190, Gayaui-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-55-320-6821

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.

Ilgwang Beach (일광해수욕장)

19.4Km 2021-07-05

17, Samseong 3-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan
+82-51-709-4000

Ilgwang Beach is a popular beach for families with a white sandy beach and Gangsongjeong Pine Tree Forest. With shallow waters and a clear view of the ocean, there is also Samseongdae Pavilion built during the late Joseon dynasty. There are numerous accommodation, dining and convenience facilities near the beach as well as a place to fish. Moreover, Ilgwang Beach hosts a festival annually in late July or early August.

Olive Young - Busan Ilgwang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 부산일광점)

19.5Km 2024-06-27

1F, 4, Haesong 1-ro, Ilgwang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan

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Mh Modern House - Homeplus Gimhae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (MH 모던하우스 홈플러스김해)

19.5Km 2024-04-23

2078, Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Homeplus - Gimhae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 김해)

19.5Km 2024-04-18

2078, Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Olive Young - Homeplus Gimhae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홈플러스김해점)

19.5Km 2024-06-27

2F, 2078, Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Culture City of East Asia Gimhae (동아시아문화도시 김해)

19.7Km 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)

Gimhae Arts and Sports Center (김해문화의전당)

19.7Km 2022-12-29

2060, Gimhae-daero, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-320-1234

The Gimhae Arts and Sports Center is a performance hall for high-class performances. Maru Hall is a multi-purpose theater that also contains a moving orchestra shell with a sound reflection board for a smaller concert hall inside the theater. Nuri Hall is an experimental theater for performances in a variety of themes. The center also features the outdoor theater Aedureum Madang, Yunseul Art Gallery, Media Center, Sports Center, and Aram Learning Center, as well as a café and restaurants.

Artbox - Yangsan Mulgeum Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 양산물금점)

19.8Km 2024-06-26

72, Beomero-ro, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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