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Suwon Gwanggyo Museum

수원광교박물관

+82-31-228-4175
suwon.go.kr

182, Gwanggyo-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 수원시 영통구 광교로 182 (이의동))

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Suwon Gwanggyo Museum features a variety of relics that were discovered during the construction of Gywanggyo New Town Project. The exhibitions focus on the history and culture of Gwanggyo based on artifacts along with materials related to Korea’s modern history, Dokdo Island, and Admiral Yi Sun-sin. Suwon Gwanggyo Museum is located in Gywanggyo History Park near the burial site of Sim On and Hyeryeong-gun, providing a great opportunity for visitors to learn about Korea’s history as well as enjoy a relaxing stroll around the park.

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Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-228-4175
Parking: Available
Parking fee: Free
Closed: First Monday of every month
Admission: Individuals – Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won
Groups – Adults – 1,000 won / Teenagers 500 won

* Adults – ages 19-64, Teenagers – ages 13-18
* Groups – 20 or more people
* Children and senior citizens (age 65 and over) can enter free of charge
Hours: 09:00-18:00 (* Last admission is one hour before closing.)
Size: Total land area 8,492㎡, Floor area 4,086㎡ (2 Story high, 1 Basement floor)
Time needed: Approx. 1 hour

Updated 2017.08.01

Program Information

Children’s Activity Room
* Eligibility: Ages 4-9 (Guardian required, Ages 5-9 for groups)
* Experience Kit: 1,000 won
* Operating hours: 10:00-17:00 (Each class begins every hour sharp / Duration: 50min)
* Subject: Exhibition and excavated relics, Olympic Studio, Dokdo related activities, etc.

Reservations

Online reservation available at the official website

Info. Services for Koreans

09:00-16:00, Daily
* Each session begins every hour sharp and takes approx. 1 hour

Foreign Language Intepretation Services

Reservation required in advance

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[City Bus]
Get off at Gwanggyo Techno Valley Bus Stop and walk for approx. 5 min.
Red Bus: 3002, 7002, M5115, M5121, M5414, M5422

[Subway]
Gwanggyo Jungang Station (Seoul Subway, Shin Bundang Line), Exit 3.
Walk straight for approx. 470 m and turn right.
Walk straight for approx. 50 m and cross the road.
The museum is located to your right.

182, Gwanggyo-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Subway Line S 광교중앙 - 858.7m
Subway Line S 광교 - 886.9m
Subway Line S 상현 - 1593.4m

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Suwon Gwanggyo Museum

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