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Oct 11, 2026

Bokcheon Museum

An archaeology museum beside the Bokcheon-dong ancient tombs in Dongnae. One gallery explains Korean burial history and another presents excavated pottery, ironwork and personal ornaments. Indoor galleries and the outdoor tomb park are distinct visitor areas.

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Grass-covered mound and hedge patterns at Bokcheondong Ancient Tombs near Bokcheon Museum, Busan; photographed in 2018.

The ancient tombs beside Bokcheon Museum, photographed in 2018. This is a nearby heritage-site image, not the museum's building or its 2026 exhibition.

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Why it matters now

The museum's 30th-anniversary special exhibition 'Running Through Time: Horses in Our Lives' is scheduled for September 22–November 22, 2026 on the first floor. General entry is free and museum hours are 09:00–18:00 Tuesday–Sunday, last admission 17:00. Indoor hours and the outdoor tomb park access limit differ.

Why go

See Gaya-era artifacts indoors, then walk through the adjacent ancient tombs and Dongnae fortress area. Metro Line 1 Dongnae Exit 4 connects by village bus 6; Myeongnyun Exit 2 connects by village bus 1 to the Koggiri Kindergarten stop. Allow for slopes around the grounds.

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Plan the visit

Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.

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Getting there도시철도 1호선 동래역 4번 출구→마을버스 6번→복천박물관. 또는 1호선 명륜역 2번 출구→마을버스 1번→코끼리유치원 정류장 후 도보 약 3분. 고분군·성곽으로 올라가는 구간은 경사가 있다.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗부산광역시 동래구 복천로 63(복천동)
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →화~일 09:00~18:00(17:00 입장마감). 월요일 및 1월 1일 휴관, 월요일이 공휴일인 경우 다음 평일 휴관. 일반 관람 무료. 야외 고분군 공식 안내 20:00까지. 휠체어 1대·유모차 5대 대여 가능 여부는 051-550-0346 확인.
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