National Maritime Museum of Korea
국립해양박물관
The national maritime museum on the seaside of Yeongdo, with maritime history, ship models, and an undersea tunnel aquarium. Admission is free.
The National Maritime Museum of Korea opened in 2012 on the eastern seaside of Dongsam-dong in Yeongdo. It is the only comprehensive national maritime museum in Korea. Its exhibits include reconstruction models of historic vessels such as the Joseon-era diplomatic envoy ship and the turtle ship, along with displays on maritime culture, navigation history, and marine specimens. There is also an undersea tunnel aquarium you can walk through, and a children's experience hall. The permanent exhibitions are free, though some hands-on activities charge a fee. The seaside path outside offers views toward Taejongdae and the Busan Harbor Bridge. Getting there: take bus 66 or 101 from Nampo-dong or Busan Station, about 20 to 30 minutes.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 9 am–6 pm (until 9 pm on Saturdays); closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Taejongdae Resort Park
- Huinnyeoul Culture Village
- Yeongdo Bridge
- Oryukdo Skywalk
- UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea
- Busan Tower & Yongdusan Park
- Jagalchi Fish Market
- BIFF Square