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Salt Gallery (소금박물관) 소금박물관

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  • <a href="http://www.saltmuseum.org" target="_blank" title="New window popup" class="web">www.saltmuseum.org</a><br>(Korean only)
1058, Jidojeungdo-ro, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do

The building for Salt Gallery is the original stone-built salt storage in 1945, which remained intact. Previously a wooden storage for salt, it was later used as a warehouse for materials, and it is now transformed into a Salt Gallery after remodeling in 2007. The gallery was thought to a source of important historical data for salt farms since it remains the old scene from the past. Also, it offers a modern stone-built storage at this exhibition hall.

The gallery exhibits everything about salt, from stories to anthropological aspects. In particular, the exhibition tries to break down the misunderstanding in which salt is thought to be the principal factor of diabetes and high blood pressure, and acknowledge the useful health benefits of salt by explaining the different types of salt uses. Beyond the general information on salt, the history behind salt is also explained. Also, daily lives of the people living in Taepyeong Salt Farm, the process of making salt and information about Hamcho (Salicornia herbacea salt) are also showcased in this gallery.

- Modern Cultural Heritage No. 361
- Opening Date: July 14, 2007

Utilization information

・Maximum Occupancy : [Experience] 60-100 people per time

・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 <br> (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) <br> • For more info: +82-61-275-0829

・Parking Facilities : Available (2 slots for Large-sized car / 15 slots for Small, Middle-sized car

・Parking Fees : Free

・Closed : N/A (Open all year round)

・Admission Fees : Adults (ages 20-64) 2,000 won / Children (ages 8-19) 1,000 won<br> Seniors (ages 65 or more), People with Disabilities, Children (ages 7 or younger): Free <br>※ Proof of identification required

・Duration : Approx. 30 minutes

Collections Status

More than 50 pieces

Program Information

[Salt Farming Experience]
- Taepyeong Salt Farm
- Program: Learn about sun-dried salt, on-site salt making experience, learn about the importance of natural environment and food
- Make a reservation online at least three days in advanced
- Open to visitors of all ages
- Operating period: Mid March to Mid-October
- Fare: Adults 10,000 won / Teenagers & Children (ages 7-18) 9,000 won
Children (ages 4-6)/ Seniors (ages 65 or more) / People with disabilities: 8,000 won (proof required)
※ Free ticket for Sun-dried salt ice cream or Hamcho tea offered

Info. Services for Koreans

11:00 / 15:00

Info. Services for Koreans

Reservations

Inquiry: +82-61-275-0829

Reservation for Foreigners

Inquiry: +82-61-275-0829

General Overview

Inquiry: +82-61-275-0829

Access

[Bus]
1) Seoul → Gwangju/Mokpo
* Take a bus from Seoul Central City Express Bus Terminal to Gwangju U-Square Bus Terminal.
(Bus schedule: 00:15-24:00, 15-min intervals / Estimated travel time: 3hr 40min)
* Take a bus from Seoul Central City Express Bus Terminal to Mokpo Bus Terminal.
(Bus schedule: 05:30-24:00, 40-min intervals / Estimated travel time: 4hr)

2) Gwangju/Mokpo/Seoul → Jido-eup
* Take a bus from Gwangju U-Square Bus Terminal to Jido Express Bus Terminal.
(Bus schedule: 19 times daily / Estimated travel time: 1hr 50min)
* Take a bus from Mokpo Bus Terminal to Jido Express Bus Terminal.
(Bus schedule: every hour / Estimated travel time: 1hr 15min)
* Take a bus from Seoul Central City Express Bus Terminal to Jido Express Bus Terminal.
(Bus schedule: 07:30, 16:20)

3) Jido-eup → Jeungdo-myeon
Take a bus bound for Jeungdo from Jido Express Bus Terminal to Jeungdo-myeon.
Take a bus or a taxi from Jeungdo-myeon to Taepyeong Salt Farm.

Or, transfer to Nongeochon Bus bound for Garage and Terminal after walking 30 minutes at Jido Terminal Bus Stop.
Get off at Seonchakjang (선착장; Ferry dock) Bus Stop. (about 35 minutes)

* Taxi from Jido Bus Terminal to Salt Gallery: 14 km away / 20 minutes
* Please note that bus schedules and intervals are subject to changes.
 

1058, Jidojeungdo-ro, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do


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