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Naju Pear Museum

Naju Pear Museum

나주배박물관 · Jeonnam · Museums & galleries

Known as the birthplace of Korean pears, Naju pears are well-known for its long history. The fruit was exported worldwide starting in 1967. The Naju Pear Museum promotes the fruit and is a learning center for its agricultural history. The museum opened on April 20, 1992 and is the world's only pear museum.

TypeMuseums & galleries
RegionJeonnam
Address5838, Yeongsan-ro, Naju-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Hours09:00-18:00
ClosedNew Year's Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
AdmissionFree
ParkingAvailable

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.

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