How did prehistoric communities watch whales and travel by sea? Ulsan Petroglyph Museum's adult humanities series 'Bangudae Odyssey' takes place on four alternate Wednesdays from November 4 to December 16, 2026. Each talk runs from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the museum seminar room.
On November 4, researcher Park Gyeong-jun of the National Institute of Fisheries Science's whale research institute considers whale ecology and observations recorded in rock art. On November 18, former Gimhae National Museum director Im Hak-jong explores early wooden boats and navigation. On December 2, Lee Sang-gyu of the Gaya Cultural Heritage Research Institute discusses whaling and marine hunting. On December 16, Mokpo National University professor Kim Geon-su connects a deer-antler harpoon tip embedded in whale bone to the images carved on rock.
The city's official release advertises 30 adult places on a first-come basis, with applications via Ulsan Moa from October 13. Check live availability on the booking service. The notice does not clearly give a fee, so the series is not described here as free. The contact number is 052-229-4794. Together, the sessions treat petroglyphs as records of practical life, not simply decorations.