Exploring Seokjangri Museum in Gongju
137-3 Seokjangri-dong, Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do
Seokjangri Museum
Admission Fees and Visiting Hours
137-3 Seokjangri-dong, Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do
Let me introduce you to Seokjangri Museum, a recommended place to visit with children in Gongju.
▲ Seokjangri Museum
First, let's check the parking situation.
The parking lot is spacious, so you don't have to worry about parking.
▲ Parking Lot
When I visited on a Saturday afternoon, it was less crowded than expected, allowing me to park right in front and head toward the visitor center located at the entrance.
The visitor center can be thought of as the ticket office.
▲ Ticket Office
Let's check the admission fees.
Individual: Children 1,000 KRW / Youth, Military 2,000 KRW / Adults 3,000 KRW
Group: Children 500 KRW / Youth, Military 1,500 KRW / Adults 2,500 KRW (for groups of 20 or more)
Discounts: 50% off for Gongju hometown donors who contribute over 50,000 KRW (for one year from the donation date)
Free Admission
- Residents of Gongju
- Last Wednesday of every month (Cultural Day)
- Children under 6, Seniors over 65
- Basic livelihood recipients
- People with disabilities
- National veterans
- Holders of the Chungnam Multi-Child Happiness Card
- KTX users in Gongju
Additionally, a combined ticket for the tomb of King Muryeong, Gongseong Fortress, and Seokjangri Museum is available for purchase at the first site you visit.
The combined ticket prices are 2,000 KRW for children, 4,000 KRW for youth and military, and 6,000 KRW for adults.
▲ Admission Fees
"You will understand why this place has been a long-standing paradise for humanity just by visiting. - Poet Na Tae-joo -"
▲ Poet Na Tae-joo
Na Tae-joo's words make you pause.
Seokjangri Museum is an important site that proves humans have lived here since the Paleolithic era.
A map is available to help you easily identify the facilities.
▲ Facility Map
The directions to the Paleolithic Experience Hall, Permanent Exhibition Hall, and the Paleolithic Living Exhibition are marked.
Photos from the excavation provide a sense of the long history.
▲ Paleolithic Site
Let me share a pamphlet about the excavation and the beginning of Korean Paleolithic research.
Seokjangri Museum was established to commemorate South Korea's first Paleolithic site.
In November 1964, the excavation of this site proved for the first time that the Paleolithic era existed on the Korean Peninsula, marking the beginning of Korean Paleolithic archaeology.
During the initial excavation process, the system of Paleolithic archaeology was established, and Korean Paleolithic terminology was also settled.
Based on this historical value, the museum operates various exhibitions, educational programs, experience events, and Paleolithic festivals to widely promote the significance of the Paleolithic era and its sites.
▲ Seokjangri Museum
The building below is the Parun Sonbo Memorial Hall, a special exhibition hall.
There is a sculpture on the roof depicting a Paleolithic person hunting fish.
▲ Seokjangri Museum
Next to the Parun Sonbo Memorial Hall is the Permanent Exhibition Hall.
Currently, a program called 'Draw with Numbers!!' is being held.
▲ Seokjangri Museum
The outdoor area features grass and a walking path, where the first excavation site was discovered.
Every May, a festival is held at Seokjangri Museum to celebrate Children's Day, filled with programs perfect for kids, attracting large crowds.
▲ Seokjangri Museum
The building below is a snack bar selling simple snacks and drinks.
▲ Snack Bar
Next to the snack bar, there is an outdoor Paleolithic Living Exhibition, an artificial tunnel, exploration trails, roller slides, experience centers, and a playground.
▲ Theme Park Map
This is the entrance to the artificial tunnel.
▲ Theme Park
The living exhibition features a traditional house and a playground for children to enjoy.
▲ Traditional House
The building below is the Experience Learning Center, offering programs such as shell jewelry making (2,000 KRW), prehistoric pattern wooden necklace making (2,000 KRW), Paleolithic keychain making (2,000 KRW), and fossil making (2,000 KRW).
You can register on-site, and participation is available Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 16:30.
▲ Experience Learning Center
The photo below shows the roller slide, which our kids enjoyed a lot. You sit down in a squatting position, and the rollers underneath help you slide down.
It's a unique experience sliding while overlooking the Geumgang River, so be sure to try it when you visit.
▲ Roller Slide
"Teaching our children about our long history and instilling pride is what we adults should do. - Pamphlet -"
▲ Seokjangri Museum
Gongju Seokjangri Museum has popularized Korean prehistoric archaeology.
I recommend visiting this museum with your children to learn about the historical significance of the Paleolithic era while enjoying the spacious park.
When you visit, you might even find a Paleolithic person waiting for you! ^^
▲ Seokjangri Museum
Today, we learned about the admission fees, discounts, parking, and other facilities at Seokjangri Museum, a great place to visit with children in Gongju.
I hope this information is helpful.
Seokjangri Museum
○ Address: 990 Geumbyeok-ro, Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do
○ Opening Hours
- Winter (November to February) 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Summer (March to October) 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
* Tickets and entry are available until 30 minutes before closing.
○ Closed: Lunar New Year, Chuseok, and January 1st
▲ Image Gallery
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