Jangsaengpo Whale Museum
| Korean name | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 장생포 고래박물관 |
| Revised Romanization | Jangsaengpo Gorae Bangmul-gwan |
| McCune–Reischauer | Changsaengp'o Korae Pangmul-gwan |
| Established | 31 May 2005 |
| Location | Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea |
| Coordinates | 35°30′10″N 129°22′51″E / 35.50277°N 129.38080°ECoordinates: 35°30′10″N 129°22′51″E / 35.50277°N 129.38080°E |
| Type | History museum |
| Nearest car park | On site, free |
| Website |
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Jangsaengpo Whale Museum is a history museum located in Jangsaengpo, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea. It is the only whale museum in South Korea. The museum details Ulsan's history of whaling. Whaling was banned in South Korea in 1986, but whaling artifacts were kept and are now on display in the museum which is built in what was once a central whaling area. It has a 6,946 square metres (74,770 square feet) of floor space and includes a dolphinarium where visitors can watch dolphin acrobatic performances, and a 4D theatre.[1]
See also
- List of museums in South Korea
- List of South Korean tourist attractions
- South Korea portal
- Ulsan Museum
- Ulsan Science Museum
References
- ↑ "Jangsaengpo Whale Museum". The Korea Times. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
External links
- Official website (Korean)
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