Cheongju National Museum (국립청주박물관)
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Cheongju National Museum (국립청주박물관)

143 Myeongam-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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Delve into Korea’s deep past at the Cheongju National Museum. Visitors can expect a comprehensive journey through time, viewing thousands of artifacts spanning from the Old Stone Age to the Joseon period. With specialized halls for everything from children to themed exhibitions, it appeals to history buffs and families alike. Timing your visit in the spring or fall is recommended, as the museum hosts beautiful, changing themed exhibitions during those seasons.

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Cheongju National Museum, opened in 1987, collects and preserves national cultural treasures. The museum holds more than 42,000 artifacts with approximately 1,200 pieces on display. The museum has exhibition halls, outdoor exhibition hall, children’s museum and more, displaying artifacts from the Old Stone Age to the Joseon period. The special exhibition hall holds themed exhibitions every spring and fall.
Information
Phone
+82-43-229-6300
Website
cheongju.museum.go.kr
Hours
09:00-18:00
Closed
New Year's Day, Mondays, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Parking
Information not available
Fee
Free (fees apply for special exhibitions cosponsored with other companies)

Visitors also explore Cheongju Zoo (청주동물원), Suamgol Observatory (수암골전망대) and OHJI (오지) near this location.

Location

36.64849, 127.51201

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