culture

Seokjangni Museum (석장리박물관)

990, Geumbyeok-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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.

Information

Phone

+82-41-840-8924

Website

https://www.gongju.go.kr/sjnmuseum/

Hours

09:00-18:00
* Last admission 30 min before closing.

Closed

The day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day), temporary holiday designated by Gongju city

Parking

Available

Fee

Individuals - Adults 1,300 won / Teenagers 800 won / Children 600 won
Groups - Adults 1,200 won / Teenagers 700 won / Children 500 won

* Groups : 20 people and more
* Free admission applies to preschoolers (ages 6 & under), senior citizens (ages 65 & older)

[Integrated admission tickets]
* Includes admission to Royal Tomb of King Muryeong, Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress, and Seokjangni Museum
Individuals - Adults 2,800 won / Teenagers 1,800 won / Children 1,300 won
Groups - Adults 2,500 won / Teenagers 1,600 won / Children 1,100 won

Visitors also explore Archaeological Site in Seokjang-ri, Gongju (공주 석장리 유적), Yeongpyeongsa Temple (영평사) and Maljae Farm (말재 농원) near this location.