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Gunsan Modern History Museum

Gunsan Modern History Museum

군산근대역사박물관 · Jeonbuk · Museums & galleries

The Gunsan Modern History Museum highlights the history of Gunsan's transformative role as an international trading port. The museum exhibits past images of Gunsan, showing the city's rise and importance as a West Sea maritime distribution port.

TypeMuseums & galleries
RegionJeonbuk
Address240 Haemang-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do
HoursMarch-October 09:00-18:00November-February 09:00-17:00 * Last admission 30 min before closing
ClosedMondays, January 1, Mayor-designated holidays
Admission* Varies by facility; refer to the official website for details

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

Within walking distance

Jangmi Gallery (장미갤러리)
right next door

Jangmi Gallery

Former Main Building of the Gunsan Customs (옛 군산세관)
right next door

Former Main Building of the Gunsan Customs

Gunsan Modern Architecture Exhibition Hall (근대건축관 (구)조선은행군산지점)
right next door

Gunsan Modern Architecture Exhibition Hall

Gunsan Modern History Street (군산 근대화 거리)
right next door

Gunsan Modern History Street

Leesungdang (이성당)
400 m walk

Leesungdang

Chowon Photo Studio (초원사진관)
500 m walk

Chowon Photo Studio

Jinpo Maritime Theme Park (진포해양테마공원)
500 m walk

Jinpo Maritime Theme Park

Gunsan Mallaengyi Village (군산 말랭이마을)
800 m walk

Gunsan Mallaengyi Village