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Go Bok-su Music Hall

고복수음악관

A small house museum on Go Bok-su-gil devoted to the Ulsan-born singer of 'Living Away from Home,' with a first-floor exhibit and a second-floor retro café; it is currently listed Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00 and closed Mondays, while café service can differ, so confirm the display, group access and final entry before making it a dedicated stop. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

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Jung-gu · Ulsan
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OFFICIAL SOURCEVISITKOREA · Go Bok-su Music Hall · catalogue checked August 26, 2026

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    PLAN THE VISIT

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    RegionJung-gu · Ulsan
    Korean map search울산 고복수음악관
    Floor boundaryFirst-floor music exhibit · second-floor retro café

    The two floors can differ in service, capacity and last-order timing.

    Historical focusUlsan-born singer Go Bok-su and the song 'Living Away from Home'

    The compact venue is best treated as part of the surrounding memory-themed old-downtown walk.

    Correct destination9 Jungang 1-gil, Jung-gu · 052-290-3650

    The narrow neighbourhood street is not a promise of immediate curb parking.

    ParkingUse a current signed old-downtown public lot

    Confirm charge, closing and walking route before relying on a vehicle visit.

    AccessibilityConfirm the upper-floor route and toilet before arrival

    Do not infer step-free café access from the ground-floor entrance photograph.

    Photo scopeCurrent hero shows the real signed two-storey Go Bok-su Music Hall exterior

    It does not show the exhibition or prove café service, a seat, upper-floor access, programme or parking.

    Map pinAudited official destination coordinate

    The 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.

    DAY-OF PLAN

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    1. 01
      Use the listed exhibition window

      The first floor introduces singer Go Bok-su and the second floor is described as a retro café; final service or room access can end earlier.

    2. 02
      Avoid the regular closure

      Holiday, maintenance and programme exceptions can change, so recheck the current notice before a dedicated trip.

    3. 03
      Confirm second-floor service

      A museum opening record does not guarantee every café menu, seat, last order or private programme.

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    TRAVELER FAQ

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    Is Go Bok-su Music Hall open on Monday?

    The current visitor guide lists Monday as the regular closure. Recheck holiday and maintenance exceptions before travel.

    Does museum opening guarantee the second-floor café is serving?

    No. Café menu, seating and last order can differ from the building's exhibition window; confirm it directly if essential.

    Are the operating details for Go Bok-su Music Hall live?

    The displayed guidance was checked August 30, 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.

    ABOUT · KOREA ERA WIKI

    About Go Bok-su Music Hall

    A small house museum on Go Bok-su-gil devoted to the Ulsan-born singer of 'Living Away from Home,' with a first-floor exhibit and a second-floor retro café; it is currently listed Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00 and closed Mondays, while café service can differ, so confirm the display, group access and final entry before making it a dedicated stop. 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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    Go Bok-su Music Hall

    고복수음악관A reviewed foundation built from official sources. Traveler edits are checked before publication.
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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 small house museum on Go Bok-su-gil devoted to the Ulsan-born singer of 'Living Away from Home,' with a first-floor exhibit and a second-floor retro café; it is currently listed Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00 and closed Mondays, while café service can differ, so confirm the display, group access and final entry before making it a dedicated stop. 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

    RegionJung-gu · Ulsan
    Korean map search울산 고복수음악관
    Published operationTuesday–Sunday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM · closed MondayConfirm holiday substitutions, final entry and any temporary closure.
    Floor boundaryFirst-floor music exhibit · second-floor retro caféThe two floors can differ in service, capacity and last-order timing.
    Historical focusUlsan-born singer Go Bok-su and the song 'Living Away from Home'The compact venue is best treated as part of the surrounding memory-themed old-downtown walk.
    Correct destination9 Jungang 1-gil, Jung-gu · 052-290-3650The narrow neighbourhood street is not a promise of immediate curb parking.
    ParkingUse a current signed old-downtown public lotConfirm charge, closing and walking route before relying on a vehicle visit.
    AccessibilityConfirm the upper-floor route and toilet before arrivalDo not infer step-free café access from the ground-floor entrance photograph.
    Photo scopeCurrent hero shows the real signed two-storey Go Bok-su Music Hall exteriorIt does not show the exhibition or prove café service, a seat, upper-floor access, programme or parking.
    Current official guideUlsan Jung-gu Tourism · Go Bok-su Music Hall current guideChecked August 30, 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.

    Approved current facts

    Transit
    Korean map search · 울산 고복수음악관Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Accessibility
    Confirm the upper-floor route and toilet before arrival Do not infer step-free café access from the ground-floor entrance photograph.Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Official links
    VISITKOREA · Go Bok-su Music Hall · catalogue checked August 26, 2026Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source

    3. Visit flow

    1. 01
      Tue–Sun 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

      Use the listed exhibition window

      The first floor introduces singer Go Bok-su and the second floor is described as a retro café; final service or room access can end earlier.

    2. 02
      Monday

      Avoid the regular closure

      Holiday, maintenance and programme exceptions can change, so recheck the current notice before a dedicated trip.

    3. 03
      Before a café-led visit

      Confirm second-floor service

      A museum opening record does not guarantee every café menu, seat, last order or private programme.

    4. Traveler tips

    • Listen to or read a translation of 'Living Away from Home' before visiting; the small display becomes more meaningful with the song's migration context.
    • Place the music hall inside a walking route with Dongheon, Culture Street or Keunaegi House rather than driving to it as an isolated long stop.
    • Ask before photographing exhibits or café visitors and confirm the last order if the second floor is the main reason for coming.
    • Search “울산 고복수음악관” 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

    Nearby in the same area

    Ulsan Keunaegi House

    A free three-floor Jung-gu visitor centre and character flagship with local information, merchandise, themed rooms and a rest and research space beside the Culture Street; it is listed 10:00–19:00 with final entry at 18:30 and no dedicated parking, while the second-floor photo studio uses separate reservations, so confirm programme access, lift or stair route and nearby public parking.

    Check live transit before combining
    Nearby in the same area

    Ulsan Hyanggyo

    A historic Confucian school preserving Daeseongjeon, Myeongnyundang, study halls and Cheongwonru in a layout retained through repeated repairs; it is listed 09:00–17:00 year-round with parking, while rites, traditional weddings and education programmes can change access, so confirm interiors and behave quietly around ceremonial spaces.

    Check live transit before combining
    Nearby in the same area

    Cubic Square · Ulsan

    An open-air red-frame culture square in Ulsan's old downtown, created on a former travelling-performance site and now used for youth shows, exhibitions and community events; the space is listed as always open but programmes are scheduled rather than continuous, so confirm the dated event, weather cancellation, seating, noise and late return route.

    Check live transit before combining
    Nearby in the same area

    Ulsan Dongheon & Naea

    The restored Joseon-era provincial office where Ulsan's magistrate worked and the adjoining domestic residence where he lived; Jung-gu currently lists year-round access from 09:00–22:00 in June–October and 09:00–21:00 in November–May, but interiors and events can use narrower access, so confirm the live notice and keep voices low around ceremonies.

    Check live transit before combining

    6. Frequently asked questions

    Is Go Bok-su Music Hall open on Monday?

    The current visitor guide lists Monday as the regular closure. Recheck holiday and maintenance exceptions before travel.

    Does museum opening guarantee the second-floor café is serving?

    No. Café menu, seating and last order can differ from the building's exhibition window; confirm it directly if essential.

    Are the operating details for Go Bok-su Music Hall live?

    The displayed guidance was checked August 30, 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 · Go Bok-su Music Hall · catalogue checked August 26, 2026Recheck time-sensitive hours, prices and reservation rules on the official page.
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