Gunsan History Hall of the Japanese Colonial Period
In Korean: 일제강점기 군산역사관
The Gunsan History Hall of the Japanese Colonial Period is a 3-story building that shows artifacts from that era in its 3rd-floor exhibition hall; floors 1 and 2 are parking.
Hours
Summer (March–October) 09:00–18:00Winter (November–February) 09:00–17:00 · Last entry is 30 minutes before closing
It is open 09:00–18:00 from March to October and 09:00–17:00 from November to February, with last entry 30 minutes before closing. It is closed every Monday, on January 1, on Lunar New Year's Day and on Chuseok.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1 · 7 photos
Gunsan History Hall of the Japanese Colonial Period Today
Worked out per date
Nov 4 (Wed)
Open · 09:00–17:00
060912151822
Sunset
17:35
Sunrise 06:58
Crowd forecast
100 = this place at its busiest
25.75 · Quiet
Forecast by Korea Tourism Organization · received Oct 31
Closures without a date (public and lunar holidays) are not marked on the dates.
Crowd forecast: A relative forecast where 100 is this place at its busiest; not for comparing places. Quiet 0–39 · Moderate 40–69 · Busy 70 and over — bands set by this site
Gunsan History Hall of the Japanese Colonial Period before you go
Hours
[Summer (March–October)] 09:00–18:00 [Winter (November–February)] 09:00–17:00 ※ Last entry is 30 minutes before closing — source 1
Closed days
January 1, Lunar New Year's Day, Chuseok and every Monday — source 2
Fees
Individuals / groups of 20 or more · Adults (Gunsan residents): 1,000 won (500 won) / 700 won (300 won) · Teens and soldiers (Gunsan residents): 700 won (300 won) / 400 won (200 won) · Children (Gunsan residents): 500 won (200 won) / 300 won (100 won) · Free admission: young children age 6 and under, adults 65 and over, people with disabilities and persons of national merit — source 2
Tourist information in Gunsan: 8 tourist information centers, free tours by culture and tourism guides and the 47-point Gunsan stamp tour, with hours, departure times and completion rules
Public parking near sights in Gunsan: straight-line distance, spaces and fees for Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village, the Modern History Museum, Chowon Photo Studio, Iseongdang, Dongguksa Temple, Eunpa Lake Park, Seonyudo Island and Jangjado Island
Gunsan History Hall of the Japanese Colonial Period in detail
The Gunsan History Hall of the Japanese Colonial Period is a 3-story exhibition building near Dongguksa Temple with 1,868.7 m² of floor space
The Gunsan History Hall of the Japanese Colonial Period collects and shows artifacts from the Japanese colonial period, and it is set up so visitors can learn modern history. The building has 3 floors above ground and a total floor area of 1,868.7 m², and it was built as part of a leading urban regeneration project. The address is 21 Dongguksa-gil, Gunsan-si, near Dongguksa Temple. source 1
Gunsan History Hall of the Japanese Colonial Period floors and accessibility: exhibition hall on floor 3, parking on floors 1 and 2
The exhibition hall of the Gunsan History Hall of the Japanese Colonial Period is on the 3rd floor, along with a storage room, a seminar room, and other spaces. Floors 1 and 2 are a parking lot, with up to 2 accessible parking spaces. There is an elevator at the entrance and accessible restrooms for both men and women, but wheelchairs are not lent out. source 1
Visiting the Gunsan History Hall of the Japanese Colonial Period with kids or on a rainy day: closed Mondays, no stroller rental
The Gunsan History Hall of the Japanese Colonial Period is closed every Monday, on January 1, on Lunar New Year's Day and on Chuseok. Plan an indoor rainy-day outing or a trip with children for a day other than Monday. All ages can take part, but strollers are not lent out and pets are not allowed. For inquiries, call 063-467-0815. source 2
Gunsan History Hall of the Japanese Colonial Period FAQ
What are the visiting hours and closing days of Gunsan History Hall of the Japanese Colonial Period?
You can visit 09:00–18:00 from March to October and 09:00–17:00 from November to February, with entry until 30 minutes before closing. It is closed every Monday, on January 1, on Lunar New Year's Day and on Chuseok. source 1
How much is admission to Gunsan History Hall of the Japanese Colonial Period?
Individual admission is 1,000 won for adults, 700 won for teens and soldiers, and 500 won for children; Gunsan residents pay 500 won, 300 won, and 200 won, respectively. Admission is free for young children age 6 and under, adults 65 and over, people with disabilities, and national merit recipients. source 2
Does the Gunsan History Hall of the Japanese Colonial Period have a separate rate for groups of 20 or more?
Yes. Groups of 20 or more pay 700 won for adults, 400 won for teens and soldiers, and 300 won for children. Groups of Gunsan residents pay 300 won for adults, 200 won for teens and soldiers, and 100 won for children. source 2
Can I park at Gunsan History Hall of the Japanese Colonial Period?
Yes. Floors 1 and 2 of the building are a parking lot, with 2 accessible parking spaces. source 2
Does the Gunsan History Hall of the Japanese Colonial Period have an elevator and accessible restrooms?
Yes. There is an elevator at the entrance, and there are accessible toilets for both men and women. There is no wheelchair rental. source 2
Can you bring a pet to the Gunsan History Hall of the Japanese Colonial Period?
No. Pets are not allowed. source 1
How many floors does the Gunsan History Hall of the Japanese Colonial Period building have?
It has 3 floors above ground and a total floor area of 1,868.7 m². The exhibition hall, storage room, seminar room, and other spaces are on the 3rd floor, and floors 1 and 2 are parking. source 2
Is the Gunsan History Hall of the Japanese Colonial Period close to Dongguksa Temple?
Yes, it is near Dongguksa Temple. The address is 21 Dongguksa-gil, Gunsan-si. source 2
Can you rent a stroller at Gunsan History Hall of the Japanese Colonial Period?
No, you cannot. Stroller rental is not available, and visitors of all ages can take part in the activities. source 1
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