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Yanggu History Museum

Yanggu History Museum

양구선사근현대사박물관 · Gangwon · Museums & galleries

Yanggu History Museum displays artifacts from the Paleolithic Age found in Sangmuryong-ri, Yanggu-eup and the Neolith Age discovered in Hyeon-ri, Haean-myeon. It is the first museum dedicated to prehistory in the nation and aims to teach visitors about Korean prehistoric culture in a manner easy to understand.

TypeMuseums & galleries
RegionGangwon
Address439-52, Geumgangsan-ro, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do

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Within walking distance

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