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Mokpo Modern History Museum 목포근대역사관 2관

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18, Beonhwa-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do (전라남도 목포시 번화로 18 (중앙동2가))

Established in June 1920, the building housing the Mokpo Modern History Museum used to be the Mokpo branch of the Oriental Development Company (Dongyang Cheoksik Jusik Hoesa). This Renaissance-style building dates back to the Japanese colonial era and serves a reminder of the Korea's past. The building is designated Jeollanam-do Monument No. 174.

Utilization information

・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-270-8728

・Parking Facilities : Available

・Parking Fees : Free

・Closed : Every Monday

・Admission Fees : Individuals – Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Elementary school students 500 won
Groups – Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 700 won / Elementary school students 500 won

・Operating Hours : 09:00-18:00
* Last admission is one hour before closing.

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Access

From Central City Terminal or Dong Seoul Bus Terminal
- Take an express bus or an intercity bus to Mokpo Bus Terminal.
- Take Bus 1 from the bus terminal and get off at Mokpo Cultural Center Bus Stop (14 bus stops away).
- Walk straight ahead and turn right at the first intersection onto Beonhwa-ro Street.
- Follow this street for about 10 minutes to arrive at museum.

18, Beonhwa-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do


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