The museum collection includes a significant number of rare and exotic shell species sourced from around the globe.
It serves as a private repository for marine artifacts gathered over forty years by founder Im Byeong-jo.
The facility features a dedicated fossil hall showcasing marine life from prehistoric eras.
The collection includes taxidermy specimens of endangered marine animals, including various species of sharks.
The museum is positioned as a gateway to the Ttangkkeut ('End of the Land') tourist area.
The Ttangkkeut Marine Natural History Museum is situated at the southernmost tip of the Korean peninsula in Haenam. It houses an extensive collection of over 10,000 marine specimens, including rare shells, crustaceans, and taxidermied sea life. The facility is divided into various themed exhibition halls that showcase the diversity of ocean ecosystems. A primary feature is the permanent display of large-scale marine skeletons and preserved specimens collected over decades by its founder. The museum focuses on marine biodiversity and education, emphasizing the ecological importance of the coastal environment near Ttangkkeut. Visitors can view specimens ranging from microscopic coral formations to massive sharks and whales. The building's architecture integrates with the surrounding coastal topography of Songji-myeon.
The large whale skeleton exhibit hall provides the most dramatic backdrop for photography.
Combine your museum visit with a hike up the nearby Ttangkkeut Observatory hill.
Check the museum website before arrival to see if there are temporary exhibitions or guided commentary sessions scheduled.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the museum grounds involve some incline.
Do not attempt to touch the open display specimens, even if they appear behind low barriers.
Closed on Mondays.
