THE PLACE WHERE EVERY STORY OF
THE SEA THROUGHOUT THE WORLD BEGINS!

There are thousands of maritime museums in the world
that help document the history of the oceans and mankind.

And, in Busan, South Korea There is Korea’s only maritime museum,
the Korea National Maritime Museum.
The place where every story of the seas throughout the world begins!
The Korea National Maritime Museum

The Korea National Maritime Museum was
established to develop a global,

ocean-oriented culture that demonstrates the hidden value of the ocean and lays out a vision full of hope for a maritime future.

Its eco-friendly architecture and design embody the future of sustainable seas and human beings. The Korea National Maritime Museum becomes a happy playground for people to meet and engage with the sea.
In the Marine Life Hall, you can encounter live marine animals in the 3D living seas aquarium environment.

And, the Korea National Maritime Museum is actively engaged in a wide range of marine conservation projects such as saving wild marine life and habitats.

In addition, special exhibitions on the sea and environment and dynamic performance shows are held in the Experience Hall.

The Korea National Maritime Museum hosts a variety of high-quality permanent and special exhibitions that anyone can enjoy and learn about ocean and marine life. You can certainly come across more friendly and lively seas at the Korea National Maritime Museum.

Humans have shared time and coexisted with the ocean.
The Korea National Maritime Museum unfolds the stories of the sea where the past, present and future coexist.

Also, it presents a range of permanent and special themed exhibitions where visitors can learn the enormous value of the oceans and enjoy interacting with them.

Koreans have always used the ocean wisely as a resource.

Oceans are closely aligned with Korean culture.
With the valuable Korean and foreign relics, you will discover stories about the Korean sea hidden for 5000 years.

The Korea National Marine Museum will enable you to learn the history of Korean seas never known before and realize the power of it.

The dreams and hopes heard from the sea -
The future that opens up to the sea -
Here at the Korea National Maritime Museum

The ocean has always encouraged us to progress and seek out challenges.

The Korea National Marine Museum is dedicated to research towards promoting marine culture and developing the industry for the sustainable future of the sea and mankind together.
Striving for development of the marine industry.

The Korea National Marine Museum collects and releases books, academic journals and digital material of various topics in the marine industry, ranging from marine culture, history and science to archaeological evidence.

From demonstrating the economic power and productivity of the ocean to leading it to creatively fuse with science, The Korea National Marine Museum opens up new possibilities in the sea.

In the new era of a marine future,
Experience the endless possibilities and vision presented by the nation of maritime power, South Korea.

The Korea National Maritime Museum is set to realize a beautiful future where humanity and the sea coexist peacefully.