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Seokjangni Museum

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Seokjangni Museum

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (attribution, no derivatives)

TypePublic museum / gallery
Address990 Geumbyeok-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
HoursMarch-October 09:00-18:00November-February 09:00-17:00* Last admission is 30 min before closing
ClosedJanuary 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
AdmissionIndividuals - Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won * Free admission applies to preschoolers (ages 6 & under), senior citizens (ages 65 & older), and on the last Wednesday of the month
Phone+82-41-840-8924
Korean name석장리박물관

About

Located in Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do, Seokjangni Museum was established in September 2006 to preserve and introduce the culture of the Old Stone Age. There are a variety of exhibitions of relics excavated from the Seokjeong-ri area as well as educational programs available for visitors to learn more about the Paleolithic Period. The museum is divided into permanent exhibitions, planned exhibitions and outdoor exhibitions. Overall, visitors can understand the history better through the exhibition halls, prehistoric park, and the Archaeological Site in Seokjang-ri, Gongju.

Text: Korea Tourism Organization (English tourism data)

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