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National Maritime Museum to open July 9, 2012

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The National Maritime Museum, established at Dongsam Innovation District, Yeongdo-gu, will officially open on July 9, 2012.
The National Maritime Museum broke ground on December 31, 2009 and was completed on April 30, 2012. 

Outline of the National Maritime Museum
○ Location: 45 Haeyang-ro 301-beon gil, Yeongdo-gu, Busan (Dongsam-dong)
○ Project Period: 2009 - 2012
○ Land Area: 45,444 square meters, Floor Area: 25,803 square meters (4-story building with one underground level)
○ Total budget: 114.2 billion won
○ Exhibition Space: 9,826 square meters

Exhibition Theme: Our Sea, Human Future
“My Sea” section: Exhibits showing Korea's maritime history
“Our Future” section: Outlining future visions and maritime values

Exhibition Facilities - 8 permanent exhibition halls and 1 special exhibition hall
○ 1st Floor: Storage room, Office, Auditorium, Maritime Library
○ 2nd Floor: Special Exhibition Hall, Children’s Museum
○ 3rd Floor: 5 Permanent Exhibition Halls covering maritime literature, history, people and vessels
○ 4th Floor: 3 Permanent Exhibition Halls covering marine science, industry and territories

12,069 artifacts have been purchased or donated.

Opening Hours (closed on Mondays)
9am-6pm (Tuesdays through Fridays)
9am-9pm (Saturdays)
9am-7pm (Sundays and holidays)

Free admission except for special exhibitions
For more information, please contact the National Maritime Museum at 051)309-1900
Website: http://www.nmm.go.kr (currently only in Korean)