Old Art and Busan Night Views at Haeseong Art Bay in the Yongho Bay Cruise Terminal

Inside the Yongho Bay Cruise Terminal building, the name “Haesung (海成)”

Haesung Art Bay is located at the Yongho Bay Cruise Terminal, 101 Bunpo-ro, Nam-gu, Busan, Yongho-dong 959. The official introduction describes this place as a space that aims for the coexistence and enjoyment of culture and the arts in “Busan, the City of the Sea,” and the name “Haesung” uses the Chinese characters for sea (海) and to achieve (成).

The representative of the operating entity is Kim Jong-shin, and the official site introduces him as being born in Gyeongsangnam-do on May 31, 1949, and a graduate of the Department of Contemporary Art at Hongik University Graduate School. The exhibition categories at Haesung Art Bay are divided into calligraphy and painting, ceramics, palace cultural heritage, Buddhist cultural heritage, contemporary art, and cultural heritage from China, Japan, and Europe, so visitors expecting a museum focused on a single era or genre may find the viewing experience different.

The Haesung Collection at Haesung Art Hall on the 2nd floor, an order for seeing old art and modern and contemporary works together

The official website labels the 2nd floor as “HAESUNG ART HALL” and Informations the permanent exhibition of the Haesung Collection. Exhibition records left on the website include “Haesung Art Bay Collection of Old Art & Masterpieces of Korean Modern and Contemporary Art Exhibition” from February 1 to 28, 2022, and “Modern and Contemporary Special Exhibition & Old Art Collection Exhibition” from March 20, 2022.

These records show that the core of the space lies in placing old art and Korean modern and contemporary art side by side. However, the configuration of current exhibitions and rented exhibitions may change, so on the day of your visit it is safer to first ask whether the works are on display through the official website’s Current Exhibitions and Upcoming Exhibitions menus or by calling the main number, 1533-2680.

• Exhibition check: EXHIBITION menu on the official site
• Main inquiry: 1533-2680
• Gallery location: Haesung Art Hall, 2nd floor

Gallery hours 10:30–18:30 and Monday closure: how to interpret different notices

The official visitor information states that the gallery hours are 10:30–18:30, Hyanginjeong is 10:30–20:00, and the last order is at 19:30. The same notice also says that there may be irregular extended openings as needed, so if you visit late, you should separately confirm whether the exhibition and the café are operating.

For closure information, the latest tourism information says it is closed every Monday. On the other hand, the official visitor page also still shows the older note “open year-round,” so it is advisable to confirm in advance by calling 1533-2680 on Mondays, public holidays, and special exhibition changeover days. Admission is free as part of the opening commemoration according to the official visitor information, but rented exhibitions may be subject to a fee.

• Gallery: 10:30–18:30
• Hyanginjeong: 10:30–20:00, last order 19:30
• Closed: guidance says every Monday
• Admission: basic free admission guidance, rented exhibitions may be paid

Hyanginjeong on the 2nd floor and HS Lounge on the 3rd floor, floors to pause after viewing the works

Hyanginjeong on the 2nd floor is introduced on the official website as a teahouse where you can enjoy traditional tea while appreciating treasure-level old art pieces. It operates until 20:00, 1 hour and 30 minutes later than the gallery hours, and the last order is at 19:30, so a schedule of seeing the exhibition first and then having tea is relatively safe if you enter around 18:00.

HS Lounge on the 3rd floor is introduced as a gallery café where you can enjoy Busan’s night view along with drinks. Inquiries related to Hyanginjeong are listed separately at 070-4123-1059, and reservations, menus, and event operations can be checked separately from the general exhibition inquiry line. In the 2023 event notice, parking support for 2 hours is listed for Hyanginjeong users.

The route that gets you directly to the Yongho Bay Cruise Terminal stop on Bus 583

For public transportation, the official guide says to take Busan city bus No. 583 and get off at “Yongho Bay Cruise Terminal.” Since the location itself is inside the Yongho Bay Cruise Terminal building, once you get off at the stop, just look for the “Haesung Art Bay” sign or the terminal building sign.

The address is 101 Bunpo-ro, Nam-gu, Busan, and you can also search the lot number address “Yongho-dong 959” in your navigation system. It is not a place directly connected to a subway station, so bus transfers are often necessary; therefore, it is better to check real-time bus arrival information and the operating direction of Bus No. 583 right before departure. When transferring from the Busan Metro to a bus, a transfer condition within 30 minutes after alighting generally applies.

• Bus: No. 583
• Alighting stop: Yongho Bay Cruise Terminal
• Road-name address: 101 Bunpo-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
• Lot number address: 959 Yongho-dong, Nam-gu, Busan

2 hours of free parking at Hyanginjeong and 300 won per 10 minutes, calculate before visiting by car

According to the official visitor information, if you use the Hyanginjeong café, you can receive a 2-hour free parking ticket. After the free period, the additional charge is 300 won per 10 minutes, or 1,800 won per hour. It is a good idea to check with the staff before payment whether café use and the conditions for parking support apply.

For wheelchair and stroller visitors, the route from the entrance and elevator information are important. Open tourism information states that you can move from two ground-level parking spaces to the entrance without any steps, and suggests a route of about 50 meters to the right of the main entrance. After entering through the front door, there is an elevator next to the restroom, and the restroom is one unit beside the elevator and is equipped with handrails and an emergency call bell.

• Parking when using Hyanginjeong: 2 hours free guidance
• Overtime parking: 300 won per 10 minutes, 1,800 won per hour
• Barrier-free parking: guidance for 2 ground-level spaces
• Elevator: after entering the front door, next to the restroom

A half-day route linking Yonghobyeolbit Park, 383m away, with Igidae Dongsaengmal

Yonghobyeolbit Park is about 383.9 meters from Haesung Art Bay. This park is near Seopjari on the Igidae coastal trail, and Dongsaengmal is introduced as a place name meaning “the end of the eastern mountain.” If you want to add a seaside walk after finishing your exhibition and tea time, it is a point that can be connected by a short walk.

The area around the Yongho Bay Cruise Terminal is a landform protruding between Suyeong Bay and Busan Port, with Oryukdo in the sea ahead. Local tourism guidance says that from Yonghobyeolbit Park and the Dongsaengmal observatory you can view Gwangandaegyo Bridge and the Marine City direction, which makes it a good addition to an indoor exhibition-focused itinerary with coastal scenery. However, the Igidae coastal trail may be affected by slopes, stairs, and wind, so visitors with mobility difficulties may find it more realistic to plan only the interior viewing at Haesung Art Bay and the area around the terminal.