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Korean Martyrs' Museum

Korean Martyrs' Museum

한국천주교순교자박물관 · Seoul · Museums & galleries

Korean Martyrs’ Museum was opened in October of 1967 as Jeoldusan Martyrs' Shrine, in memory of the Catholic martyrs who lost their lives during the Byeongin Persecution of 1866. The name of the museum changed to the current Korean Martyrs' Museum in August 2008. The museum displays artifacts and materials in exhibitions related to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea.

TypeMuseums & galleries
RegionSeoul
Address6, Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Getting there

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Within walking distance

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Nemamdaero Hongdae Branch

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