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Naju Pear Museum
Free Jeonnam-Gwangju
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (attribution, no derivatives)
| Type | Public museum / gallery |
|---|---|
| Address | 5838, Yeongsan-ro, Naju-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City |
| Hours | 09:00-18:00 |
| Closed | New Year's Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays |
| Admission | Free |
| Parking | Available |
| Phone | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-339-2590, 2591 |
| Korean name | 나주배박물관 |
About
Known as the birthplace of Korean pears, Naju pears are well-known for its long history. The fruit was exported worldwide starting in 1967. The Naju Pear Museum promotes the fruit and is a learning center for its agricultural history. The museum opened on April 20, 1992 and is the world's only pear museum.
Text: Korea Tourism Organization (English tourism data)