Gimhae Waterworks Museum

Gimhae City Waterworks Museum, where you can learn the value of water with your child

Location and basic information

• Address: 1347 Gimhae-daero, Hallim-myeon, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
• Hours: 09:00-18:00
• Admission: Free
• Amenities: Nursing room, diaper changing station, parking

Why it is a great place to visit with kids

Gimhae City Waterworks Museum is located inside the Myeongdong Water Purification Plant site in Gimhae. It is a place where children can experience and learn about the history and importance of water and tap water at their level. Water is something we encounter every day, but it is easy to forget how valuable it is. Here, families can see, hear, and touch exhibits to learn about it, which makes the museum especially popular with family visitors.

Main exhibits and experience highlights

1. Outdoor exhibition area and play space

   • Real waterworks equipment, wells, and pumps that were once used are on display, so children can experience how water was supplied in the past.
   • There is also a children's playground and a simple rest area, making it a nice place for families to take a break together.

2. First-floor promotional hall, focused on hands-on experiences

   • A variety of interactive exhibits are prepared, including animation, VR games, and interactive games that children can easily enjoy.
   • Children can naturally learn how Gimhae City's tap water is made, the different types of water, and how to use water safely.
   • The exhibits are designed so that children can directly feel the value of water as they look around.

3. Second-floor museum, focused on history

   • Various records related to water from the past to the present are displayed, including the history of water, wells and water sellers, waterwheels, and old water supply facilities.
   • You can also learn useful information about the development of the water supply system in the Gimhae area, the history of waterworks in Korea, and water-related crises and solutions.

4. Experience zone and free tasting

   • The outdoor well experience zone and hand pump experience are especially popular with children.
   • After your visit, you can try free samples of Chansaemi, Gimhae City's tap water brand, and experience its cleanliness for yourself.

5. Visitor route and time needed

   • The usual route is outdoor exhibition area -> first-floor promotional hall -> second-floor museum, and the full visit takes about 30-40 minutes.

What makes this place even more special

• Educational value: It explains the water production process and the importance of water in an easy and fun way.
• Family rest space: Both the indoor and outdoor areas are pleasant, and there are also rest spaces where you can enjoy a packed lunch or simple snacks.
• Free admission and experiences: Anyone can visit comfortably, and the various hands-on facilities can also be enjoyed at no extra cost.

Helpful tips for visitors

• Make a visit reservation through the "Gimhae City Public Reservation Portal" before you go.
• The VR experience is available only for children aged 8 and older, at least 130 cm tall, and it must be reserved in advance.
• When you arrive at the water purification plant, you can enter after leaving your ID at the security office and receiving a visitor pass.
• Parking is available in the large parking lot in front of the museum.
• When you enter the museum, you may also receive a small gift.
• There is also a nursing room and diaper changing table on the first floor.
• In front of the museum, there is a well experience area, and next to the building, there is a playground that children enjoy.
• On your way out after visiting the museum, you can also take bottled water for free from the water vending machine.