Jeju National Museum (Korean: 국립제주박물관) is an archeological and local history museum located in Jeju, South Korea. It opened on June 15, 2001.[1] Construction of the museum began in December 1992 and ended on December 28, 2000. The museum primarily focuses on the archaeology and history of Jeju, South Korea. The museum also specializes in Tamna and the maritime culture of Jeju.[2]
국립제주박물관 | |
.jpg) Exterior of the museum (2014) | |
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| Established | 15 June 2001 |
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| Location | Jeju, South Korea |
| Coordinates | 33°30′47″N 126°32′53″E / 33.513°N 126.548°E |
| Type | Archaeology museum Local history museum |
| Collection size | 16,000 pieces |
| Director | Choi Jeong-ju |
| Nearest parking | On-site |
| Website | jeju |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 국립제주박물관 |
| Hanja | 國立濟州博物館 |
| Revised Romanization | Gungnip Jeju bangmulgwan |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kungnip Cheju pangmulgwan |
Construction
edit₩38.6 billion was invested to construct the building for the museum.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "[제주]국립제주박물관 개관". Naver (in Korean). 10 June 2001. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "국립제주박물관(國立濟州博物館)". Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean). Retrieved 23 March 2023.
External links
edit- Jeju National Museum Official site Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
- Jeju National Museum at Google Cultural Institute
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