- First published
- Oct 13, 2026
Jinju Silk Museum
Jinju Silk Museum opened in November 2025 at 994 Worasan-ro in Munsan-eup, Jinju. Dedicated to roughly a century of local silk-making, it includes permanent displays, donated-object galleries, panoramic videos and learning areas. A city announcement locates workshops and a café on the first floor and industry-history exhibits on the second.
- Address
- 994 Worasan-ro, Munsan-eup, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (경상남도 진주시 문산읍 월아산로 994)
- Hours
- City's Nov 2025 opening notice (not a live schedule): Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00, entry by 17:30. Closed Mondays, Jan 1 and Lunar New Year/Chuseok day; substitute closure after a Monday holiday. Tickets: adult KRW 2,000; youth KRW 1,000; child KRW 500, with specified discounts and exemptions. Groups of 20+ require advance booking. Recheck present-day hours, potential evening openings and charges with 055-749-5972.
The Korea Silk Research Institute used the museum for an October 3–18, 2026 design competition exhibition, now ended. The city's November 2025 opening announcement lists 10:00–18:00 Tuesday to Sunday with last entry 17:30 and admission ranging KRW 500–2,000. Independently reported Wednesday/Saturday extended hours in 2026 are not confirmed by the operator and should not be promised.
Why go
See how Jinju silk moves from silkworm cultivation and weaving to modern textile design. Temporary exhibitions and workshops change, so check current offerings and bookings.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.