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Gwangju National Museum
Free Jeonnam-Gwangju
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| Type | National museum / gallery |
|---|---|
| Address | 110 Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City |
| 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 |
| Closed | Every first Monday, January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) |
| Admission | Free (Excluding paid special exhibitions) |
| Phone | +82-62-570-7000 |
| Korean name | 국립광주박물관 |
About
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 Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City 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.
Text: Korea Tourism Organization (English tourism data)