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진주실크박물관 · © KTO · KOGL Type 1
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진주실크박물관
진주실크박물관 is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.
Why go
Jinju Silk Museum is a public museum in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do, dedicated to silk — particularly Jinju silk, which is one of Korea's historically significant silk-producing regions and the source of much of the country's traditional silk-textile production. The museum walks visitors through the silk-making process from silkworm cultivation through weaving, dyeing, and finished textile, with hands-on exhibits on each step including live silkworm displays during silk-cultivation seasons. Permanent halls cover Jinju's historic role in Korean silk production, traditional Korean dress that used Jinju silk, and the modern silk industry as it has adapted to contemporary fashion and craft markets. Best for travelers interested in textile history and Korean traditional craft, and pairs naturally with broader Jinju cultural day-trip itineraries.
Quick highlights
- Public museum on silk in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do
- Jinju is one of Korea's historic silk-producing regions
- Silkworm cultivation through weaving, dyeing, finished textile
- Live silkworm displays during silk-cultivation seasons
- Jinju silk's role in traditional Korean dress