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First published
Oct 7, 2026
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Oct 7, 2026
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Oct 7, 2026
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Oct 7, 2026

Jinju National Museum

A national museum inside Jinjuseong Fortress focused on the Imjin War, the wider East Asian context of that conflict, and the history and culture of Gyeongsangnam-do. It works especially well as the interpretive half of a fortress visit.

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Why it matters now

Checked Jinju National Museum’s visitor guide on 7 October 2026. The museum is inside Jinjuseong Fortress, so visitors who are not Jinju residents must pay the fortress admission fee. The museum has no separate parking lot; use the fortress parking areas.

Why go

Visit if Jinjuseong’s walls and battle history leave you wanting the objects, maps and historical explanation behind the site. The museum is particularly suited to history-focused travelers and families who want a structured indoor stop alongside the outdoor fortress.

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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 thereInside Jinjuseong Fortress. The museum has no separate car park; use Jinjuseong parking and enter through the fortress. For public transport, navigate first to Jinjuseong rather than searching for a standalone museum entrance.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗626-35 Namgang-ro, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →평일·주말 09:00–18:00, 입장 마감 17:30. 매주 월요일, 1월 1일, 설날·추석 당일 휴관(월요일이 공휴일이면 개관하고 다음 첫 평일 휴관). 진주시민·7세 미만·65세 이상 등 안내된 대상은 무료이며, 그 외 개인요금은 성인 2,000원·청소년/군인 1,000원·초등학생 600원이다. 박물관 자체 주차장은 없고 진주성 주차장을 이용한다. 촉석문·공북문 주차장은 소형차 30분 500원, 이후 10분당 200원이며 관광버스 주차장은 무료다.
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