Mokpo Modern History Museum No. 1
목포근대역사관 1관 · Jeonnam · Museums & galleries
Mokpo Modern History Museum is the oldest building in Mokpo and a witness to Korea’s modern and contemporary history. It was built in 1898 and was used to house various public organizations, like city halls, consulates, and cultural centers, before being turned into the Mokpo Modern History Museum in 2014. As a building that has survived through rapid changes, it is valued for its historical and architectural significance. The museum has an exhibition on Mokpo’s history, organized into seven themes, detailing the history of the production and exploitation of various goods during the Japanese colonial period (1910-1945), along with miniature recreations of the streets of Mokpo city at that time.
| Type | Museums & galleries |
|---|---|
| Region | Jeonnam |
| Address | 6 Yeongsan-ro 29beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City |
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Events run on fixed dates — check these against your own trip. Trip Planner shows everything on for the days you are in Korea.
- Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026Mokpo Port Festival
- May 9, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026Mokpo Marine W Show 2026
- Aug 11, 2026 – Oct 22, 2026Memories of a Summer Forest: Under the Shade of Trees
