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Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)

Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
  • Jeonju National Museum (국립전주박물관)
Address
249, Ssukgogae-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do
전라북도 전주시 완산구 쑥고개로 249 (효자동2가)
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-223-5651, 5652
Operating Hours
Weekdays 10:00-18:00
Weekends & Public holidays 10:00-19:00
* Saturdays (March-October) 10:00-21:00
* Last admission is 1 hour before closing.
Closed
New Year's Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Length of Tour
Approx. 1 hour
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  • Information
    Introduction
    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. 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.

    Structure Size
    Site area: 64,808㎡ / Total ground area: 13,269㎡ (9 Buildings)

    Program Information
    Hands-on programs available: Pottery experience, making stone inscription, etc.

    Exhibition Hall Information
    * Main Building: Ancient Culture Room, Special Exhibition Room (1F), Fine Arts Room, and Folklore Room (2F)

    * Ancient Culture Room: relics from the Prehistoric Age, divided into: the Prehistoric Culture of the Jeonbuk Area, the Formation & Development of Ancient Nations, the Growth of the Baekje Dynasty & the Culture of the Three Kingdoms Period, and the Jukmakdong Archaeological Site in Buan & Exchanges in Northeast Asia

    * Fine Arts Room: 350+ relics excavated from the Jeonbuk area including a Bronze Buddha produced in Gimje during the Three Kingdoms Period, a Buddhist sculpture plate from the Wanggungni Stone Pagoda in Iksan (National Treasure No. 123), works by local artists, and pottery dating from the Goryeo period to the Joseon period.

    * Folklore Room: 300+ items related to folklore and local craftsmanship (agriculture and the flourish of agricultural culture in the Jeonbuk area)

    * Special Exhibition Room: various special exhibitions held each year

    Subsidiary Facilities
    Admin Office, Resting Area, Nursery Room, Etc.

    Facilities for the Handicapped
    Free wheelchair rental services, elevator, restrooms

    Admission / Participation Fees
    Free (Separate charges may apply for special exhibitions)

    Pets
    Not permitted

    Baby Stroller Rentals
    Available (for infants under 24 months only)

    Parking Facilities
    Available (120 spaces)

    General Overview
    [Space rentals]
    Contact Jeonju National Museum, Panning and General Affairs Division
    Inquiries: +82-63-220-1010 / Fax +82-63-223-5653

    Homepage
    jeonju.museum.go.kr (Korean, English)

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