Seokjangni Museum
- +82-41-840-8924
- gongju.go.kr
Overview
Located in Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Seokjangni Museum introduces extensive relics from paleolithic era. The museum was established in September 2006, for continuous preservation of the stone age culture.
There are a variety of educational and technical programs available for visitors to learn more on the exhibition on excavated relics and the paleolithic age culture. Also, a series of hands-on activities are open for anyone who is interested in the ancient culture, and is provided by the museum, including permanent exhibitions, planned exhibitions and outdoor exhibitions. Overall, visitors can understand the history better through the exhibition halls, prehistoric park, and Gonju Seokjangni paleolithic site.
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Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.
- Contact
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-41-840-8924 (Korean) - Parking
- Available
- Closed
- On the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), Temporary Holiday Designated by Gonju City
- Admission
- Individuals - Adults: 1,300 won / Teenagers: 800 won / Children: 600 won
Groups - Adults: 1,200 won / Teenagers: 700 won / Children: 500 won
※ Groups : 20 people and more
※ Exemption of Admission Fee
- Kindergarten and younger
- Eldery (Ages 65 and above)
- People with disabilities and guardian of person with level 1 disability
- Men of national merit
- Tour guide of groups/organization
- Gonju City Electronic Pass Holders
- Gonju Residents
[Integrated Admission Tickets]
Individuals - Adults: 2,800 won / Teenagers: 1,800 won / Children: 1,300 won
Groups - Adults: 2,500 won / Teenagers: 1,600 won / Children: 1,100 won
Updated 2017.01.03
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Info. Services for Koreans
- Reservations via phone call is required
- Duration: Approx. 40 min
- Inquiries: +82-10-5024-2421 (Gonju City Cultural Tourism Interpreter's Representative Contact)
※ Reservations for the explanation guide is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Access
How to get here by subway or bus, with a map.
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[Bus]
From Seoul Express or Nambu Bus Terminal, take an express bus to Gonju Bus Terminal. (Duration: 2hr 20min)
Take Bus No. 570 or 580 from the bus stop in front of the terminal (영상대.종합터미널) and get off at Seokjangni bus stop. The museum is 1 min walking distance from the bus stop.
990, Geumbyeok-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Korea
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