Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)

Explanation

The Jeonju National Museum was established in 1990 as an institute for the research, preservation, and exhibition of Jeollabuk-do’s most prized cultural treasures. In November of 2002, a Social Educational Hall was opened as a creative educational space to provide visitors a place to experience traditional culture. The museum houses over 40,000 artifacts, a majority of which were excavated from the Jeollabuk-do area, and has on exhibit over 2,000 pieces spread throughout 4 exhibition halls and 1 outdoor exhibition hall. The museum also serves as a venue for numerous cultural activities and educational programs, providing visitors with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Korea’s proud history.

Inquiry

+82-63-223-5651

Homepage

jeonju.museum.go.kr

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-223-5651~2

Parking facilities : Available (120 parking spaces)

Day off : New Year's Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays

Charges : Free (Separate charges may apply for special exhibitions)

Hours : Weekdays 09:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:00)
Weekends & Public holidays 09:00-19:00
* Saturdays (March-October) 09:00-21:00

Scale : Site area: 64,808 ㎡ / Total ground area: 13,269 ㎡ (9 Buildings)

Touring Time : Approx. 1 hour

More information

Industry Information
1. Maintain and preserve cultural heritage, research and fine cultural pieces, various special exhibitions
2. Social education - cultural heritage, children's art class, children's cultural heritage drawing contest

Collections Status
Metal, porcelain, glass & jewlery, wood, bone, horn & shell, fur & hide, etc.

Program Information
Pottery experience, making stone inscription, etc.

General Overview
[Space rentals]
Contact Jeonju National Museum, Panning and General Affairs Division
Inquiries: +82-63-220-1010 / Fax +82-63-223-5653

Location

249, Ssukgogae-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

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