Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)

Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)

– Homepage
jeonju.museum.go.kr

– Tel
+82-63-223-5651

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.

– Address : 249, Ssukgogae-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• For more info: +82-63-223-5651~2

– Parking
Available (120 parking spaces)

– Day Off
New Year’s Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays

– Usage Fee
Free (Separate charges may apply for special exhibitions)

– Operating 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)

– Tour Duration
Approx. 1 hour

– 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

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Jeonju Museum of History (전주역사박물관)

View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →

– Homepage
jeonjumuseum.org

– Tel
+82-63-228-6485

The Jeonju History Museum exhibits the long and fascinating history of Korea. The museum is divided into different exhibits, providing visitors with cultural history with emphasis on Jeonju history.

⊙ Jeonju Gamaek Festival (전주 가맥축제)

– Homepage
www.gamaek.co.kr

– Tel
+82-70-8870-6870

The nation’s only festival where one can taste Hite beer fresh out of the factory on the same day. Jeonju Gamaek Festival is a festival where the locals’ favorite drinking bars and the Korean beer brand Hite collaborate to beat the summer heat and make an unforgettable evening with fresh, cold beer.

⊙ Olive Young – Jeonju Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 전주대)

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⊙ CHAIKING (차이킹)

– Tel
+82-63-222-9078

A place where you can enjoy various Chinese dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is spicy seafood noodle soup. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do.