Gwangju National Museum
🌐 국립광주박물관
📍 110 Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Introduction
Gwangju National Museum, opened on December 6, 1978, was established to promote the development of cultural arts and to foster patriotism. Gwangju National Museum’s goal is to conserve cultural values through the collection and preservation of historical and valuable artifacts found in the Gwangju and Jeollanam-do regions as well as make contributions to the community through continuous research, exhibition, and education. With over 160,000 artifacts as well as various educational and experience programs, the museum aims to provide an enjoyable cultural center for visitors.
Homepage
gwangju.museum.go.kr
🗺 Location
110 Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
✏ Details
Program Information
Educational programs (check the official website for details)
🔎 Information
Inquiries
+82-62-570-7000
Parking Fee
Free
Closed
Every first Monday, January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Admission / Participation Fees
Free (Excluding paid special exhibitions)
Opening Hours
10:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:30)* April-October evening admissions: Saturdays 10:00-20:00[Children's museum] 10:00-17:00[Museum garden] 08:00-20:00
Scale
Land area: 82,993 ㎡Total area: 15,127 ㎡Building area: 5,575 ㎡
Touring Time
Approx. 1 hour
