Gunsan Modern History Museum 군산근대역사박물관
- +82-63-454-7870
- gunsan.go.kr
First opened on September 30, 2011, the Gunsan Modern History Museum covers the history of Gunsan's transformative role as an international trading port. The museum exhibits past images of Gunsan showing its rise and importance as a West Sea maritime distribution port.
Utilization information
・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-454-7870
・Parking Facilities : Available
・Parking Fees : Free
・Closed : New Year's Day, Mondays (the following day of Monday is a holiday), Mayor-designated holidays
・Admission Fees : [Museum Admission]
Individuals – Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 500 won
Groups – Adults 1,000 won / Teenagers 700 won / Children 300 won
[Integrated admission to 4 major tourist sites (Gunsan Modern History Museum, Jinpo Maritime Theme Park (Wibongham Vessel), The Bank of Joseon, Modern Architecture Museum (Former Incheon Branch of Japanese Bank No. 18)]
Individual – Adults 3,000 won / Students 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won
Groups – Adults 2,000 won / Students 1,000 won / Children 500 won
・Structure Size : O
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Access
From Gunsan Station (Janghang Line)
- Take Bus 1 at Gunsan Station Bus Stop and get off at the Modern History Museum Bus Stop (30 bus stops).
- Take Bus 2 at Anjeong Maeul (Village) Bus Stop in front of the Gunsan Station Intersection and get off at the Modern History Museum Bus Stop (29 bus stops).
[Intercity Bus]
Seoul Gangnam Bus Terminal ↔ Gunsan
Daejeon Dongbu Intercity Bus Terminal ↔ Gunsan
Gwangju Bus Terminal ↔ Gunsan
Jeonju Intercity Bus Terminal ↔ Gunsan
[Intra-city Bus]
Bus No. 1, 2, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 88, 89
Get off at “In Front of Gunsan Modern History Museum” bus stop.
240, Haemang-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do
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