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Jeonju National Museum

국립전주박물관
Ssukgogae-ro 249, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do
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The Jeonju National Museum was established in 1990 as an institute for the research, preservation, and exhibition of Jeollabuk-do’s most prized cultural treasures. The museum houses over 30,000 artifacts, a majority of which were excavated from the Jeollabuk-do area, and has on exhibit over 1,300 pieces spread throughout 5 exhibition halls and 1 outdoor exhibition hall. The museum also serves as a venue for numerous cultural activities and educational programs, providing visitors with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Korea’s proud history.

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Contact
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-223-5651~2
Parking
120 parking spaces
Closed
Mondays (the following day, if Monday is a holiday), January 1st
Admission
Free (Separate charges may apply for special exhibitions)
Hours
Weekdays: 09:00-18:00
Weekends & Holidays: 09:00-19:00
* Mar-Oct: Open until 21:00 on Sat
* Last admission: 1hr before closing
Size
Site area: 64,808㎡ / Total ground area: 13,269㎡ (9 Buildings)
Time needed
Around 1 hour

Updated 2016.04.13

Program Information

Hands-on programs available: Pottery experience, making stone inscription, etc.

General Overview

[Space rentals]
Contact Jeonju National Museum, Panning and General Affairs Division
Inquiries: +82-63-220-1010 / Fax +82-63-223-5653

Access

How to get here by subway or bus, with a map.

Routes and travel time from your current location open in Google Maps. Naver Map is shown in Korean.

From Jeonju Intercity / Express Bus Terminal, walk to Geumam Square (금암광장).
From the bus stop at Geumam Square, take Bus 9, 31, 49, 62, 354, 644 or 684.
Get off at Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관).

* Buses bound for Jeonju National Museum
09, 31, 49, 61, 62, 161, 354, 378, 554, 559, 644, 684, 807, 814, 816, 817, 834, 837, 838, 839, 855, 866
 

Ssukgogae-ro 249, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do


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