Gunsan Modern Architecture Exhibition Hall
근대건축관 (구)조선은행군산지점 · Jeonbuk · Museums & galleries
Built in 1923, this red-brick building was originally the Joseon Bank Gunsan Branch, a major financial institution operated by the Japanese colonial government. Though two stories in structure, it rises to the height of four stories and features a grand, steeply pitched roof. The front entrance projects outward with five flat arches, flanked by semi-circular arches on either side. As a symbolic landmark of Gunsan’s modern history, it appears in the novel "Tangnyu" ("Murky Waters") by Chae Man-sik, set in colonial-era Gunsan. Today, the building operates as a modern architecture museum, exhibiting works related to Gunsan’s modern architectural heritage along with currency and historical artifacts from the Japanese colonial period.
| Type | Museums & galleries |
|---|---|
| Region | Jeonbuk |
| Address | 214 Haemang-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do |
| Hours | March-October 09:0-18:00 (Last admission 17:30)November-February 09:00-17:00 (Last admission 16:30) |
| Closed | January 1 |
| Parking | Available |
Getting there
Within walking distance
Gunsan Modern History Street
Jangmi Gallery
Gunsan Modern History Museum
Jinpo Maritime Theme Park
Former Main Building of the Gunsan Customs
Leesungdang
Chowon Photo Studio
