Jinju National Museum itself is free, but it sits inside Jinju Fortress. Its official visitor information lists fortress entry charges for non-residents: ₩2,000 for an individual adult (₩1,400 group), ₩1,000 for youth/military (₩600 group), and ₩600 for elementary pupils (₩400 group). Jinju residents, children under seven, visitors 65+, and holders of eligible disability or national-merit documents receive free fortress admission. The museum has no separate parking lot. The fortress parking lots by Chokseokmun and Gongbukmun charge ₩500 per first 30 minutes for a small car, plus ₩200 per additional 10 minutes. Museum visiting hours are 09:00–18:00, with last entry 17:30 and Monday closures. Recheck eligibility and posted parking conditions on arrival.
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- First published
- Oct 17, 2026
Jinju Museum Is Free, But Jinju Fortress May Charge Entry
Non-resident adults pay ₩2,000 to enter the fortress; museum admission itself is free.
Visitors may encounter a fortress entry charge and parking fee before reaching the free museum.
Before deciding to visit
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What we're seeing
The official Korean page specifies fortress admission and parking; the English page confirms free museum entry.
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What we still don't know
Live parking spaces and proof-of-discount requirements were not verified.