Written: October 8, 2026 · Updated: October 8, 2026

This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.

2026 National Heritage Media Art at Yeosu Jinnamgwan – Schedule, Closures, Parking, Before a Night Out with Kids

Jinnamgwan Rebuilt with Light Poster — 2026.10.9~11.8 Yeosu Jinnamgwan, Gosodae, and Yi Sun-sin Square Area (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3)

On autumn evenings when the sun sets early,
the national treasure in Yeosu’s old downtown is illuminated ✨

2026 National Heritage Media Art at Yeosu Jinnamgwan
will be held from Friday, October 9
to Sunday, November 8
every evening from 19:30 to 21:30
in the Jinnamgwan area.

Admission is free.
I’ve organized the official event notice from Yeosu-si on September 28,
the October 8 opening press release,
and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s regional festival guide.

🎪 What Kind of Event Is It?

Jinnamgwan — View of the trees and traditional Jinnamgwan building (Nov 2011) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 김지호 · KOGL Type 1)

Jinnamgwan — Traditional wooden pavilion building and spacious lawn (Nov 2011) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 김지호 · KOGL Type 1)

This year’s theme is
’Jinnamgwan, Rebuilt with Light.’

Jointly hosted by the National Heritage Administration, Jeonnam Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, and Yeosu-si,
it’s a nighttime cultural event
that tells the stories of Yi Sun-sin and Jeolla Left Naval Command
through video and light.

Jinnamgwan is a single-story wooden building
built in 1599, the year after the Imjin War ended.
It was designated a national treasure in 2001,
with 15 bays at the front and 5 at the side,
and is said to be the largest remaining local government office building in Korea.

✨ What Can You See and Where?

Jinnamgwan Imjin War Artifacts Exhibition Hall — Exterior of the exhibition hall with a stone wall and arched entrance (Nov 2011) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 김지호 · KOGL Type 1)

Jinnamgwan Imjin War Artifacts Exhibition Hall — Exhibition hall corridor with displayed artifacts and explanatory panels (Nov 2011) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 김지호 · KOGL Type 1)

The event isn’t just at Jinnamgwan—
it’s spread across four locations around Jinnamgwan.
Here’s a table of highlights by location.

According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism,
there will also be video and light displays about the War Diary, Yi Sun-sin’s devotion to the people,
and the Turtle Ship’s voyage,
as well as interactive content using visitors’ photos.

📅 When Should You Go?

It’s open only in the evenings for a month.
Be sure to check the closed days first.

The September 28 event notice
states that it is closed on Tuesdays and also on October 18 and 19.
The October 8 press release
only mentions closure on Tuesdays.
If you plan to visit on those two days,
please check in advance with the Cultural Heritage Division (061-659-2107).

October 9 is Hangeul Day (public holiday),
so the first day includes weekend and holiday side events.

From October 9 to 11,
the Yeosu National Heritage Night Walk (18:00 to 23:00)
is also held in the same Jinnamgwan area.
See the summary → 2026 Yeosu National Heritage Night Walk

🎫 There’s a Stamp Tour Too

If you enjoy the media art and
collect stamps, you’ll receive a small souvenir.

According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism,
the stamp tour
involves visiting Jinnamgwan, Tarubi, and the Turtle Ship.

🚗 Getting There & Parking

The address for Jinnamgwan is
11 Dongmun-ro, Yeosu-si.
It’s clustered with Gosodae and Yi Sun-sin Square
in Yeosu’s old downtown.

From the Yeosu-si tourism website’s list of public parking lots,
I’ve picked the ones closest to the event area.

There is no information on parking fees or operation during the event period.

👨‍👩‍👧 If You’re Going with Kids

Since the event runs for 2 hours from 19:30,
it’s a good time to visit after dinner.

Because the attractions are spread across four locations,
if you visit each stamp spot—Jinnamgwan, Tarubi, and the Turtle Ship—
kids will enjoy walking from place to place.

Since it’s an outdoor event after sunset,
it’s a good idea to bring an extra jacket for your child.

⏳ What’s Not Announced Yet

□ Operation in case of rain
□ Details and times for weekend experience programs
□ Where to get stamp sheets and souvenirs
□ Parking fees
□ Event area map

These are not yet in the official information.
I’ll update this post when they’re announced.

If you have questions, contact Yeosu-si Cultural Heritage Division
at 061-659-2107,
or the National Heritage Promotion Agency at 070-8064-0807.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Families who want to enjoy stories of Yi Sun-sin and the Turtle Ship with their children
✔ Families looking for a free night outing in Yeosu
✔ Families wanting to add an evening plan to their October Yeosu trip

It’s a month to rediscover National Treasure Jinnamgwan and the Turtle Ship at Yi Sun-sin Square through light and video.

This post is organized from official announcements before visiting in person. Event photos are from the Korea Tourism Organization, released under KOGL Type 3 (attribution, no derivatives) and shown unedited. Photos marked ‘Photo Gallery’ are from the Korea Tourism Organization under KOGL Type 1 (shooting dates noted). The character images are GPT-generated.

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AI-assisted translation. Numbers and article structure were checked against the Korean original on 2026-10-09. This is not a new verification of the event announcements. Original post (Korean)