Moyeo Korea place guide
Jeonju National Museum
The Jeonju National Museum was established in 1990 as an institute for the research, preservation, and exhibition of Jeonbuk-do’s most prized cultural treasures. In November of 2002, a Social Educational Hall was opened as a creative educational space to provide visitors a place to experience traditional culture. 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.
- Address
- 249 Ssukgogae-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk
- Suggested duration (minutes)
- 120
- Opening hours
- [Permanent exhibition] 10:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:30)[Children's museum] 10:00-17:30
- Closed days
- January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
- Admission / price
- Free (Separate charges may apply for special exhibitions)
Catalog updated: Sep 13, 2026
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