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Historic photographs and illustrated panels inside Gaekju Literature Museum in Cheongsong
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Gaekju Literature Museum

객주문학관

A three-floor literary museum in a converted school devoted to Kim Joo-young's novel Gaekju and late-Joseon merchant history; current hours are 09:00–17:30 March–October or 09:00–17:00 November–February, with ticketing ending one hour earlier and Monday plus major-holiday closures. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

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Cheongsong · Gyeongbuk
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OFFICIAL SOURCEVISITKOREA · Gaekju Literature Museum · catalogue checked August 26, 2026

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    RegionCheongsong · Gyeongbuk
    Korean map search객주문학관 경상북도 청송군 진보면 청송로 6359
    November–February hours09:00–17:00 · ticketing ends 16:00
    Current closuresMonday; next day when Monday is a holiday; January 1; Seollal and Chuseok day
    Current individual feesAdult 2,000 won · youth or military 1,500 won · child 1,000 won

    Group rates and category definitions require confirmation.

    Visitor address6359 Cheongsong-ro, Jinbo-myeon, Cheongsong-gun
    Current contact054-873-8011
    Parking baselineFree parking is listed; bus, group and accessible spaces remain live
    Photo scopeThe current hero shows real historic photographs and illustrated exhibition panels inside Gaekju Literature Museum

    It does not prove every gallery, manuscript, library, studio or programme is open, included, translated, step-free or photographable today.

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    1. 01
      Use the seasonal timetable and earlier ticket cutoff

      Current hours are 09:00–17:30 March–October with ticketing ending 16:30, and 09:00–17:00 November–February with ticketing ending 16:00. Avoid Monday and the listed holiday closures.

    2. 02
      Confirm today's ticket category and open floors

      The current individual reference is 2,000 won adult, 1,500 won youth or military and 1,000 won child. Bring eligibility evidence and check galleries, library, studio, seminar or group access before paying.

    3. 03
      Read the novel and merchant-history context

      The converted school presents Kim Joo-young's writing process and late-Joseon itinerant merchant culture. Follow flash, tripod, loan-object, recording and visitor-privacy rules in every room.

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    Can I buy a ticket at the published closing time?

    No. Ticketing currently ends one hour before the seasonal building close.

    Does admission include every studio and programme?

    Not automatically. Galleries, education rooms, creative studios and events can have separate access or schedules.

    Are the operating details for Gaekju Literature Museum live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 1, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

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    About Gaekju Literature Museum

    A three-floor literary museum in a converted school devoted to Kim Joo-young's novel Gaekju and late-Joseon merchant history; current hours are 09:00–17:30 March–October or 09:00–17:00 November–February, with ticketing ending one hour earlier and Monday plus major-holiday closures. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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    Gaekju Literature Museum

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    Contents
    1. 1Overview
    2. 2Key facts and visitor information
    3. 3Visit flow
    4. 4Traveler tips
    5. 5Nearby places
    6. 6Frequently asked questions
    7. 7Sources and revision history

    1. Overview

    A three-floor literary museum in a converted school devoted to Kim Joo-young's novel Gaekju and late-Joseon merchant history; current hours are 09:00–17:30 March–October or 09:00–17:00 November–February, with ticketing ending one hour earlier and Monday plus major-holiday closures. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

    2. Key facts and visitor information

    RegionCheongsong · Gyeongbuk
    Korean map search객주문학관 경상북도 청송군 진보면 청송로 6359
    March–October hours09:00–17:30 · ticketing ends 16:30
    November–February hours09:00–17:00 · ticketing ends 16:00
    Current closuresMonday; next day when Monday is a holiday; January 1; Seollal and Chuseok day
    Current individual feesAdult 2,000 won · youth or military 1,500 won · child 1,000 wonGroup rates and category definitions require confirmation.
    Visitor address6359 Cheongsong-ro, Jinbo-myeon, Cheongsong-gun
    Current contact054-873-8011
    Parking baselineFree parking is listed; bus, group and accessible spaces remain live
    Photo scopeThe current hero shows real historic photographs and illustrated exhibition panels inside Gaekju Literature MuseumIt does not prove every gallery, manuscript, library, studio or programme is open, included, translated, step-free or photographable today.
    Current official guideKorea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Gaekju Literature Museum current visitor recordChecked September 1, 2026. Recheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
    Map pinAudited official destination coordinateThe place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.
    Mobility checkConfirm the current step-free entrance, lift availability, rest areas and accessible toilets with the venue.

    3. Visit flow

    1. 01
      Before travel

      Use the seasonal timetable and earlier ticket cutoff

      Current hours are 09:00–17:30 March–October with ticketing ending 16:30, and 09:00–17:00 November–February with ticketing ending 16:00. Avoid Monday and the listed holiday closures.

    2. 02
      At admission

      Confirm today's ticket category and open floors

      The current individual reference is 2,000 won adult, 1,500 won youth or military and 1,000 won child. Bring eligibility evidence and check galleries, library, studio, seminar or group access before paying.

    3. 03
      In the museum

      Read the novel and merchant-history context

      The converted school presents Kim Joo-young's writing process and late-Joseon itinerant merchant culture. Follow flash, tripod, loan-object, recording and visitor-privacy rules in every room.

    4. Traveler tips

    • Arrive at least an hour before the ticket cutoff if the permanent exhibition is the main reason for travel.
    • Read a short synopsis of Gaekju first because interpretation and reproduced text may be primarily Korean.
    • Confirm the next-day closure when Monday is a public holiday.
    • Search “객주문학관 경상북도 청송군 진보면 청송로 6359” in Naver Map or Kakao Map and confirm the exact entrance and return route.
    • Hours, admission, closures and programme schedules can change; use the official source before departure.
    • The audited coordinate identifies the named destination, but the final gate, parking area and step-free entrance still need a live route check.

    5. Nearby places

    6. Frequently asked questions

    Can I buy a ticket at the published closing time?

    No. Ticketing currently ends one hour before the seasonal building close.

    Does admission include every studio and programme?

    Not automatically. Galleries, education rooms, creative studios and events can have separate access or schedules.

    Are the operating details for Gaekju Literature Museum live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 1, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

    Can a traveller correct this page?

    Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.

    7. Sources and revision history

    Foundation sourceVISITKOREA · Gaekju Literature Museum · catalogue checked August 26, 2026 ↗Recheck time-sensitive hours, prices and reservation rules on the official page.
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