Gongju National Museum

Address

34, Gwangwangdanji-gil, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
충청남도 공주시 관광단지길 34 (웅진동)

Homepage

gongju.museum.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Operating Hours

Weekdays 10:00-18:00
Weekends & Public holidays 10:00-19:00
* Culture Day (last Wednesday of every month)
– April-October 10:00-21:00 – November-March 10:00-19:00
– Nighttime opening (Saturdays, April-October) 10:00-21:00
Information

Gongju National Museum manages and preserves the cultural treasures excavated from northern Chungcheongnam-do. It takes special care of cultural treasures discovered at the Muryeong Royal Tomb in 1971. The Muryeong Royal Tomb is the tomb of King Muryeong (501-523) from the Baekje Period, and his queen consort. You can view most of the relics from the tomb at the museum. The current buildings were specifically built to exhibit these relics. Gongju Museum has excavated many other relics and sites. he exhibit hall constitutes of 2 parts. It exhibits over 1000 relics, including National Treasure No.19 and No.4. The first room of the 2nd floor displays the relics from the Muryeong tomb. It is quite a treat to view the golden belt, bracelet and bronze mirrors. There is even a full-scale model of the Muryeong tomb for you to view.
The 2nd room of the first floor displays the relics from the Chungcheongnam-do area chronologically. Outside, in front of the main building, is a garden you can visit after viewing the inside of the museum, and you can see many relics which were excavated from the entire Gongju district. An eye-catching sight is the two large stone bowls, used long ago to store water. Between the relics, there are dozens of golden pine, pine and cherry trees, which are over 70 years old. It is an ideal place for visitors to rest. If you are looking for souvenirs, there is a souvenir shop where you will find many cute souvenirs.

Parking Facilities

Available

Restrooms

Available

Baby Stroller Rentals

Not available

Pets

Not permitted

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2 Comments

  1. I visited your wonderful museum and would like more information on the Seoksu.
    Do you know wheremimcould purchase one for my garden?
    Thank you,
    Melissa Ebeling

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