Located on the beach of Hourglass Park in Jeongdongjin, the ‘Jeongdongjin Time Museum’ is a fascinating and unique exhibition space created using a steam locomotive and a 200-meter-long train. The museum presents the concept of “Time” through engaging displays—from the birth of time, Einstein’s theory of time, medieval interpretations elevated into art, to perspectives of time through modern artists.

“A museum that enriches both mind and soul.” (Maeil Business Newspaper)
“In a sense, life itself is a journey through time. A place where you can reflect on the path you’ve walked and the time you’ve spent—embark on a journey through time at Jeongdongjin Time Museum.” (Gangwon Provincial Daily)

The Jeongdongjin Time Museum is located along the beach within Hourglass Park near Jeongdongjin Station, making it easily accessible from major tourist attractions in the area. This captivating museum attracts over 200,000 visitors annually. Built using a steam locomotive and seven passenger cars, it offers visitors the unique sensation of traveling through time. Inside the train cars, which serve as exhibition halls, are rare and remarkable time-themed works from around the world that inspire awe.
At the end of the museum, visitors can climb up to the Train Roof Ocean Observatory to enjoy a panoramic view of the Jeongdongjin sea. You can also admire the world’s largest hourglass that runs for an entire year, as well as the precise 7.2-meter-tall Jeongdongjin sundial that functions 365 days a year. Additionally, visitors can enjoy a rail bike experience.

From the sundial—considered the earliest timekeeping device—to water clocks, fire clocks, hourglasses, weight-driven clocks, pendulum clocks, and cesium atomic clocks, visitors can explore at a glance the evolution of timekeeping devices developed by humanity in its quest to measure time.
As you pass through each train car, you can appreciate the artistic value of medieval clocks, and even view the world’s only pocket watch that indicates the exact time of the Titanic’s sinking.
In addition, the museum features unique works such as George Rhoads’ creations, Larry Fransen’s world’s largest bicycle clock “Suspended Time,” Bowden’s “Seagull’s Dream,” Johnson’s “Grand Wood Gear Clock,” Gordon Bradt’s final work “Grandfather Eight Man Clock,” Roy’s “Wood that Works,” and Funhauser’s “Mega Rolling Ball Clock.”
As you immerse yourself in the wonder of these numerous works and the passion of their creators, you may find yourself deeply moved by both the fleeting nature and the importance of time. Why not experience it for yourself?
How long is one minute? Too short to finish a cup of coffee… not enough to read even a single article… not enough to listen to an entire song… yet, it is “long enough to give someone a hug.”