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The 10 Best Museums in Ulsan, South Korea
Ulsan (Korean pronunciation: [ul.s͈an]), officially the Ulsan Metropolitan City, is South Korea's seventh-largest metropolis with a population of over 1.1 million inhabitants. It is located in the south-east of the country, neighboring Busan to the south and facing Gyeongju to the north.
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1. Ulsan Petroglyph Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Ulsan Petroglyph Museum is the one and only petroglyph museum in Korea which was opened in May, 2008 to introduce Ulsan Bangudae Petroglyphs (National Treasure No. 285) and Cheonjeon-ri Engraved Stones (National Treasure No. 147) and to lead the national studies on petroglyph. The Museum also offers various cultural events so that visitors can take a rest and enjoy cultural experiences.
2. Ulsan Daegok Museum
3. Jangsaengpo Special Whale Culture Zone
4. Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village
5. Ulsan Science Museum
6. Jangsaengpo Whale Museum
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4.0 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By jackytansg - Singapore, Singapore
This place is pretty interesting to visit as you can learn more about the town's whaling history. We hope the museum can have English exhibits. There is also a slide in the museum to transport you from level 3 to level 2. A nice must visit attraction!
7. Ulsan Museum
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4.0 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By PeterthePauper - Ulsan, South Korea
Relatively modern museum (opened 2011), located adjacent to Ulsan Grand Park and easily accessible from downtown Ulsan. The permanent exhibitions located on the 2nd Floor are divided into two main Galleries; the 'History Gallery' showing the history and culture of Ulsan from prehistoric times up until the establishment of the Ulsan Industrial Metropolis and the 'Industrial History Gallery' concentrating on the development of Ulsan as an industrial centre from the sixties/seventies up until the present day. I certainly was unaware of the amount of prehistoric sites in the Ulsan Metropolitan Area and this visit to the museum prompted me to subsequently visit such sites, e.g.: the petroglyph rock art in nearby Ulju, etc. As a "foreigner" working in Ulsan, the Industrial History was of particular interest to me and I was drawn to the exhibits concerning the automotive industry (Hyundai Motor Company) and the Shipbuilding/Offshore Construction (Hyundai Heavy Industries). Don't miss the Hyundai Pony - Korea's First Original Model from 1979 (remember when wing-mirrors were actually located on the front wings!). Entrance to the permanent exhibitions is free. When I visited there was an exhibition of 'Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum' in one of the two Special Exhibition Galleries for which they charged a fee (discounted for Seniors like myself). This for me was 'icing on the cake' in a thoroughly enjoyable visit which included a pizza lunch in the attractive Bistro/Cafeteria on the 2nd Floor.
8. Yeongsang Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
9. Youngwol Jonggyo Misool Bakmoolgwan
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
10. Segye Pachungryu Cheheom Bakmulkwan
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
