Jinju National Museum

Welcome to our official website!

The Jinju National Museum, which opened its doors in 1984 as the first national museum in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, is located in the area enclosed by the wall of the Jinjuseong Fortress (Historic Site No. 118) which was where one of the biggest battles occurred during the Imjin War (Japanese invasions of Korea, 1592~1598).

Initially, the museum served to introduce the history and culture of Gaya, an ancient state that had flourished in the Gyeongsangnam-do area, but in 1998, it was transformed into a museum specializing in the Imjin War with exhibitions focusing on the Imjin War in addition to the history and culture of the western region of Gyeongsangnam-do Province.

The Jinju National Museum engages in a wide range of activities from building its collection and conducting research and surveys to holding exhibitions and education programs, with the aim of preserving and introducing the valuable cultural heritage concerning the Imjin War and the Gyeongsangnam-do area.

This website has been created for the purpose of communicating with the general public and keeping them informed regarding our activities, etc. We will do our best to make sure that our website fulfills its intended role as an information provider so that the Jinju National Museum can contribute greatly to the local community and society.

So please continued to show us your support.

Thank you.

The Director of the Jinju National Museum