History Museum of Tongyeong City (통영시 향토역사관) 통영시 향토역사관
- +82-55-650-5367
- <a href="http://history.tongyeong.go.kr/ty/history/" target="_blank" title="new window popup" class="web">.tongyeong.go.kr</a> (Korean only)
Spread out
over an area of 558.68㎡, this museum is a collection of exhibits highlighting
the historic heritage of Tongyeong-si. It holds around 1,000 pieces of lifestyle
articles and literature items, as well as photos of Tongyeong from the prehistoric era, Gaya
Confederacy, Silla Kingdom, Goryeo Dynasty, Joseon Dynasty, and the modern times.
In addition, there are materials related to 12 gongbang (workshop) and the Japanese Invasion of Korea.
Visitors can also watch video clips showing the process of making craftworks including najeonchilgi (mother-of-pearl craft
making) and somokjang (wood furniture making), as well as videos introducing
intangible cultural assets such as the Ogwangdae (five mask performers' dance
drama) and Seungjeonmu (victory dance).
Utilization information
・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) <br> • For more info: +82-55-650-4593
・Parking Facilities : Use a parking lot of Chungnyeolsa Temple (pay parking)
・Closed : Thursdays, National holidays
・Admission Fees : Free
・Operating Hours : 09:00-18:00
・Structure Size : Site area: 936㎡ (283 pyeong)<br> Building area: 630.77㎡ (190.8 pyeong)
Collections Status
Items on exhibit: 1,163 pieces
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Access
From Seoul Express Bus Terminal, take an express bus bound for Tongyeong Bus Terminal.
(approx. 4 hr 10 min)
From Tongyeong Bus Terminal, take Bus 101, 301, 700, 231, or 600 in front of the terminal and get off at Toseong Gogae (토성고개) Bus Stop. (15 bus stops)
Walk straight for 220m and the museum will be on the right.
32, Sebyeong-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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