Enjoying a Historical Journey Indoors During the Lunar New Year Holiday
If you're looking for indoor attractions to visit with your child during a trip to Jeonju, I recommend the National Jeonju Museum.
The National Jeonju Museum, the representative national museum of Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, offers a spacious outdoor area and comfortable indoor spaces where you can enjoy various cultural events and experiences, making it a meaningful travel course for families.
◆ National Jeonju Museum
- Address: 249 Sukgogae-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeonbuk
- Admission: Free (some special exhibitions may charge a fee)
- Permanent exhibition hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Children's museum hours: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Regular closed days: January 1, Lunar New Year (same day), Chuseok (same day)
The National Jeonju Museum is about a 20-minute drive from Jeonju Hanok Village and is also accessible by bus number 999. With a large parking lot, you don't have to worry about parking fees or admission costs.
The "History Room" features archaeological artifacts excavated from the Jeonbuk region, showcasing prehistoric to ancient cultures, including Mahan, Baekje, Gaya, and Later Baekje.
The museum houses over 40,000 important cultural artifacts related to Jeonbuk, including archaeological artifacts, historical documents, calligraphy, ceramics, and crafts.
The biggest appeal of this space is that it allows you to view the prehistoric and ancient history of Jeonbuk as a cohesive narrative. Instead of fragmented textbook knowledge, you can directly experience the layers of time through actual artifacts, making it a meaningful place to visit with your child.
The immersive video recreates Jeonju on a spring day in the 18th century, featuring scenes like Pungnammun, Jeolla Gamyeong, Gyeonggijeon, and Omokdae, displayed in stunning visuals on a large screen.
The "Arts and Crafts Room" is a serene space illuminated by soft lighting, showcasing representative Buddhist artifacts and carefully crafted daily crafts by artisans.
Seeing the small pagoda, which symbolizes the relics of Buddha, and the statue of Avalokiteshvara with a gentle smile evokes a sense of reverence.
The beautiful simplicity of Joseon's representative white porcelain jars left a deep impression.
The Jeon Naksoojeong bell, which was sent to Japan during the Japanese occupation and returned home after 70 years, feels particularly special.
The museum also displays metal crafts, embroidery crafts, and Hanji crafts made with great care by artisans.
The National Jeonju Museum is currently hosting a special exhibition titled "A Great Korean, An Jung-geun" to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the museum and the 115th anniversary of An Jung-geun's martyrdom.
Part one follows the life trajectory of An Jung-geun, from his birth and family background to his patriotic enlightenment activities and anti-Japanese resistance movements.
Part two showcases the trial process and martyrdom of An Jung-geun after the Harbin incident, recreating his trial through video, prompting visitors to pause and reflect.
Visitors can admire An Jung-geun's handwriting and take a moment to internalize his spirit of love for the country.
Part three explores An Jung-geun as a devout Catholic, known by his baptismal name Thomas.
The Taegeuk cross seal symbolizes An Jung-geun's identity as a Korean and a Catholic.
This exhibition, held in 2025 to mark the 80th anniversary of liberation, carries significant meaning. It encourages us to reflect on how we remember and carry forward his spirit today. Visiting with children provides an excellent opportunity to understand historical figures more closely. Don’t forget to create small memories by participating in the stamp-making experience at the end of the exhibition.
The National Jeonju Museum’s souvenir shop, ‘Muiz,’ sells various products like celadon tumblers, color-changing cups, and keychains, making it a great place to pick up souvenirs. There’s also a café across the street where you can relax with a cup of tea.
Afterward, head to the adjacent Children’s Museum, where you can enjoy indoor activities regardless of the weather, making it a recommended spot for families.
The Children’s Museum offers a safe space for kids to play and engage in various experiences.
Overall, the National Jeonju Museum provides a fulfilling experience where you can enrich your mind while enjoying historical exhibitions and engaging activities with your child. If you want to spend quality time in Jeonju with your child, visiting the National Jeonju Museum is a must.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/jbgokr/224182844575
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