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Museum of Old Roads
Free Gyeongsangbuk-do
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (attribution, no derivatives)
| Type | Public museum / gallery |
|---|---|
| Address | 944, Saejae-ro, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do |
| Hours | March-October: 09:00-18:00 / November-February: 09:00-17:00 / * Last admission: 30 min before closing |
| Closed | New Year's Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) |
| Admission | Individuals - Adults 1,000 won / Children 700 won | * Adults (ages 19-64) / Children (ages 7-18) | * Preschoolers (ages 6 or under) must be accompanied by parents |
| Parking | Parking available at the parking lot of Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park |
| Phone | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-54-550-8372 |
| Korean name | 옛길박물관 |
About
The Museum of Old Roads offers the history of traditional roads and routes in Korea. In the past, Mungyeongsaejae was a transportation hub for the people of Korea, particularly during the Joseon Period. Mungyeongsaejae is home to Haneuljae (one of the oldest roads in Korea, first established in 156 AD), Tokkibiri (a famous trade route), and Yugok Station (a transport hub in the Yeongnam area). Even though the importance of the roads as travel routes has diminished over time, they continue to increase in cultural significance, conveying the area’s rich traditional heritage to visitors. The Museum of Old Roads was opened in 2009 after having been remodeled from the Mungyeongsaejae Museum, which mainly dealt with local history.
Text: Korea Tourism Organization (English tourism data)