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Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum

In Korean: 군산근대건축관

Same building as Former Joseon Bank Gunsan Branch

Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum is the former Joseon Bank Gunsan Branch building, the center of rice exploitation during the Japanese colonial period.

Hours
Winter 09:00–17:00, summer 09:00–18:00Summer (last entry 17:30), Winter (last entry 16:30)
Closed days
Every Monday more ↓
Fee
Adults 500 wonMuseum combined ticket: Adults 3,000 won more ↓
Parking
Available more ↓
Phone
063-454-7870+82 63-454-7870

Sources: Gunsan City, Korea Tourism Organization

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Its repair and restoration were completed in 2008. Admission is 500 won for adults, 300 won for teens and soldiers, and 200 won for children, and it is closed every Monday and on January 1. You can park at the Modern History Museum or Jinpo Marine Park parking lot.

Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum photo 1
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed) · 2 photos
  • Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum photo 1

2 photos ↓ · Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed), KOGL Type 1

Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum Today

Worked out per date

Nov 4 (Wed)

Open

See the hours below

Sunset

17:35

Sunrise 06:58

Closures without a date (public and lunar holidays) are not marked on the dates.

Sources: Hours and closed days: Gunsan City Culture and Tourism · Sunrise and sunset: Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (values for Gunsan; on the islands they may differ by a minute or two)

Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum before you go

Hours
Winter 09:00–17:00, summer 09:00–18:00. Closed January 1, days the mayor designates as closing days, and every Monday — source 1
or [Summer (March–October)]
09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30)
[Winter (November–February)]
09:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30) — source 2
Closed days
January 1, days the mayor designates as closing days, and every Monday — source 3
Fees
- Adults 500 won
- Teens, soldiers 300 won
- Children 200 won — source 2
Museum combined ticket
Modern History Museum · Former Japanese 18th Bank Gunsan Branch · Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum · Jinpo Marine Park
Individuals: Adults 3,000 won (Gunsan residents 2,000 won); Teens, soldiers 2,000 won (Gunsan residents 1,000 won); Children 1,000 won (Gunsan residents 500 won)
Groups (20 or more people): Adults 2,000 won (Gunsan residents 1,000 won); Teens, soldiers 1,000 won (Gunsan residents 500 won); Children 500 won (Gunsan residents 400 won) — source 4
Geumgang area combined ticket
Modern History Museum · Former Japanese 18th Bank Gunsan Branch · Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum · Jinpo Marine Park · Chae Man-sik Literary Museum · March 1st Movement 100th Anniversary Memorial Hall · Geumgang Future Experience Center
Individuals: Adults 5,000 won (Gunsan residents 3,000 won); Teens, soldiers 4,000 won (Gunsan residents 2,000 won); Children 3,000 won (Gunsan residents 1,000 won)
Groups (20 or more people): Adults 3,000 won (Gunsan residents 2,000 won); Teens, soldiers 2,000 won (Gunsan residents 1,000 won); Children 1,000 won (Gunsan residents 500 won) — source 4
Parking
Available (Modern History Museum and Jinpo Marine Park parking lots) — source 2
Contact
063-454-7870 +82 63-454-7870 — source 3
Address
214 Haemang-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk State — source 3

In Korean: 전북특별자치도 군산시 해망로 214

  1. 1Gunsan City Culture and Tourism
  2. 2Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI
  3. 3Gunsan City Culture and Tourism · rechecked with Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI
  4. 4Gunsan City Culture and Tourism

Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum photos 2

Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum photo 1
Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum1/2Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)
  • Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum photo 2

Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1

Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum more information

Credit card payment
None — source 2
Website
gunsan.go.kr — source 2

Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum facilities and access

Stroller rental
None — source 2

Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum map

The places on this map are also listed on this page.

Distances are straight lines between coordinates · Location: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Map: Kakao Map

Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum nearby and related

Official courses through this place

    1. Here Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum To the next stop: straight-line 140 m
    1. Here Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum
    1. Here Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum To the next stop: straight-line 940 m
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    1. Here Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum To the next stop: straight-line 140 m
    1. Here Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum To the next stop: straight-line 140 m
    1. Here Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum
    1. Here Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum To the next stop: straight-line 140 m

Dots are spaced by order only · distances are straight lines between coordinates

Things to do nearby

See on the map
  1. Former Japanese 18th Bank Gunsan Branch

    Cultural heritage · Every Monday / January 1

    straight-line 140 m
  2. Jangmi Gallery

    Cultural facility · Every Monday / January 1

    straight-line 170 m
  3. Former Jeil Feed Company Factory

    Cultural heritage · Open all year

    straight-line 180 m

Places to stay and eat nearby

See on the map
  1. Binhaewon

    Chinese · Closed every Monday

    straight-line 70 m
  2. Arirang

    Korean · Closed on the second and fourth Mondays

    straight-line 90 m
  3. Yujeong Chobap

    Japanese · Closed on the first and third Mondays

    straight-line 130 m
  4. Ringseu Motel

    Motel or inn · Check-in 17:00

    straight-line 260 m
  5. Daho

    Guesthouse · Check-in 15:00

    straight-line 310 m
  6. New Munhwa Jang Yeogwan

    Motel or inn

    straight-line 330 m

Full bar = straight-line 500 m · Within 2,000 m · straight-line distance · Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI, Gunsan City Culture and Tourism

Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1, KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)

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Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum FAQ

What was the Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum building originally?

It is the building that the Joseon Bank Gunsan Branch used during the Japanese colonial period. This branch was the center of rice exploitation at the time, and the building was repaired and restored in 2008. source 1

When is Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum closed?

It is closed every Monday, on January 1, and on days the mayor designates as closing days. source 1

How much is admission to Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum?

It costs 500 won for adults, 300 won for teens and soldiers, and 200 won for children. source 2

Can I park at Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum?

Yes. You can use the Modern History Museum parking lot or the Jinpo Marine Park parking lot. source 2

What is the phone number for Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum?

It is 063-454-7870. source 1

1Gunsan City Culture and Tourism2Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI

Gunsan Modern Architecture Museum sources

Photos
Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed), KOGL Type 1

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