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Mokpo Modern History Museum

목포근대역사관 2관

+82-61-270-8728
mokpo.go.kr

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

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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.

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Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-270-8728
Parking: Available
Parking fee: Free
Closed: Every Monday
Admission: 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
Hours: 09:00-18:00
* Last admission is one hour before closing.

Updated 2017.02.06

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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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