Introduction:
The Korean Naval Academy Museum was opened on January 17, 1976, on the 30th anniversary of the Korean Naval Academy. When it first opened, the museum consisted of only a small exhibition room, but later saw the addition of a life-sized, ironclad Geobukseo
Directions [Train+ Bus]From Seoul Station, get off at Masan Station - Take Bus 760 at the bus stop across the street from Masan Station (40-min ride). From Jinhae Station, take Bus 907, 315 (5-min ride) Or Taxi: Base fare / 2-min ride On foot: Approx. 15 min. [Intercity Express Bus] From Seoul Bus Terminal, take a bus heading to Masan Express Bus Terminal. - Get on Bus 760 at the stop across the street from the bus terminal. (30-min ride) [Air] Gimhae Airport → Changwon Airport, take Masan Limousine Intercity Coach - Operating hours: 06:35-21:50 (departs every 25 to 30 min) Or Take 751 heading to Jinhae - Get off in front of Changwon Hospital (30-min ride) Gimhae Airport → Jinhae, take Jihae Limousine Intercity Coach - Operating Hours: 12:20 - Get off at Yukdaeap (육대앞) From Jinhae Airport, get on Jinhae Bus 301 or 307 (7-min ride) Or Taxi: Base fare / 3-min ride On foot: Approx. 15 to 20 min or less
Tel:
• 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-55-549-1082
Information:
The Korean Naval Academy Museum was opened on January 17, 1976, on the 30th anniversary of the Korean Naval Academy.
When it first opened, the museum consisted of only a small exhibition room, but later saw the addition of a life-sized, ironclad Geobukseon (turtle ship) on January 31, 1980.
On February 23, 1981, an independent museum building was opened at the site and on April 28, 1990, the museum was expanded to its current size.
The museum (2,622 square meters in total area) is housed in two separate buildings (a two-storey building and a three-storey building) and boasts three exhibition halls (Yi Chungmugong Hall, Navy Hall, and Naval Academy Hall).
The Yi Chungmugong Hall has on display 212 materials relating to the life of the famous Korean navel leader General Yi.
At the Navy Hall, the history of Korea’s Navy is on display.
The history of the naval academy itself is celebrated at the Navy Academy Hall through the presentation of 315 artifacts.
In the outdoor exhibition area, visitors are met by a life-sized turtle ship, cannons, and old anchors from the Joseon Era, as well as an S2 anti-submarine plane and an amphibious armored car used during the Korean War. Structure Size Total area: 2,622㎡ Exhibition area: 1,719㎡ Admission / Participation Fees Free museum.navy.ac.kr (Korean only)
The Korean Naval Academy Museum was opened on January 17, 1976, on the 30th anniversary of the Korean Naval Academy. When it first opened, the museum consisted of only a small exhibition room, but later saw the addition of a life-sized, ironclad Geobukseo
Directions [Train+ Bus]From Seoul Station, get off at Masan Station - Take Bus 760 at the bus stop across the street from Masan Station (40-min ride). From Jinhae Station, take Bus 907, 315 (5-min ride) Or Taxi: Base fare / 2-min ride On foot: Approx. 15 min. [Intercity Express Bus] From Seoul Bus Terminal, take a bus heading to Masan Express Bus Terminal. - Get on Bus 760 at the stop across the street from the bus terminal. (30-min ride) [Air] Gimhae Airport → Changwon Airport, take Masan Limousine Intercity Coach - Operating hours: 06:35-21:50 (departs every 25 to 30 min) Or Take 751 heading to Jinhae - Get off in front of Changwon Hospital (30-min ride) Gimhae Airport → Jinhae, take Jihae Limousine Intercity Coach - Operating Hours: 12:20 - Get off at Yukdaeap (육대앞) From Jinhae Airport, get on Jinhae Bus 301 or 307 (7-min ride) Or Taxi: Base fare / 3-min ride On foot: Approx. 15 to 20 min or less
Tel:
• 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-55-549-1082
Information:
The Korean Naval Academy Museum was opened on January 17, 1976, on the 30th anniversary of the Korean Naval Academy.
When it first opened, the museum consisted of only a small exhibition room, but later saw the addition of a life-sized, ironclad Geobukseon (turtle ship) on January 31, 1980.
On February 23, 1981, an independent museum building was opened at the site and on April 28, 1990, the museum was expanded to its current size.
The museum (2,622 square meters in total area) is housed in two separate buildings (a two-storey building and a three-storey building) and boasts three exhibition halls (Yi Chungmugong Hall, Navy Hall, and Naval Academy Hall).
The Yi Chungmugong Hall has on display 212 materials relating to the life of the famous Korean navel leader General Yi.
At the Navy Hall, the history of Korea’s Navy is on display.
The history of the naval academy itself is celebrated at the Navy Academy Hall through the presentation of 315 artifacts.
In the outdoor exhibition area, visitors are met by a life-sized turtle ship, cannons, and old anchors from the Joseon Era, as well as an S2 anti-submarine plane and an amphibious armored car used during the Korean War. Structure Size Total area: 2,622㎡ Exhibition area: 1,719㎡ Admission / Participation Fees Free museum.navy.ac.kr (Korean only)
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