Jeonju National Museum
🌐 국립전주박물관
📍 249 Ssukgogae-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
Introduction
The Jeonju National Museum was established in 1990 as an institute for the research, preservation, and exhibition of Jeonbuk-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.
Telephone
Homepage
jeonju.museum.go.kr
🗺 Location
249 Ssukgogae-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
✏ Details
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
🔎 Information
Inquiries
+82-63-233-5651
Closed
January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Admission / Participation Fees
Free (Separate charges may apply for special exhibitions)
Opening Hours
[Permanent exhibition] 10:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:30)[Children's museum] 10:00-17:30
Touring Time
Approx. 1 hour
