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Gongju National Museum

국립공주박물관

A free national museum linking the royal tombs, excavated objects and Chungnam history in one indoor stop; Monday and major-holiday closures make it the timed anchor of a Gongju heritage day. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

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Gongju · Chungnam
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Korean map search · 국립공주박물관
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OFFICIAL SOURCEGongju National Museum · Visitor information · catalogue checked August 26, 2026

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    PLAN THE VISIT

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    RegionGongju · Chungnam
    Korean map search국립공주박물관
    Published closuresMonday · January 1 · Seollal · Chuseok

    If Monday is a substitute holiday, Tuesday is listed closed.

    AdmissionFree general collection entry

    Special exhibitions or reserved programmes can have separate conditions.

    Children's roomSeparate online reservation and session rules

    A general museum visit does not guarantee same-day entry.

    Collection focusKing Muryeong finds · Ungjin Baekje · Chungnam history

    Use the museum after the royal-tomb interpretation when building one coherent history route.

    Correct arrival34 Gwangwangdanji-gil, Gongju

    Save the public entrance rather than only the broad museum grounds.

    Photo scopeCurrent hero shows the real Gongju National Museum exterior, forecourt and stone guardian sculpture

    It does not show a current gallery installation or prove a reserved children's session is available.

    Map pinApproximate catalogue centre

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    DAY-OF PLAN

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    1. 01
      Use the current museum window

      Weekend and public-holiday hours are listed the same, but January 1, Seollal and Chuseok remain named closures.

    2. 02
      Expect the regular closure

      When Monday is a substitute holiday, the museum lists Tuesday as closed. Check the dated notice during any holiday week.

    3. 03
      Reserve children's experiences separately

      General gallery entry and the Woongjin Baekje children's experience room are different products; the latter uses its own online booking and session rules.

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    Is Gongju National Museum open every Monday that is a holiday?

    No. Monday is the regular closure, and when Monday is a substitute holiday the museum lists Tuesday as closed. Check the dated notice for the exact week.

    Does free admission include the children's experience room?

    Do not assume so. The children's room uses separate online reservations and session rules even when general gallery admission is free.

    Are the operating details for Gongju National Museum live?

    The displayed guidance was checked August 29, 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 · KOREA ERA WIKI

    About Gongju National Museum

    A free national museum linking the royal tombs, excavated objects and Chungnam history in one indoor stop; Monday and major-holiday closures make it the timed anchor of a Gongju heritage day. 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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    Gongju National 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 free national museum linking the royal tombs, excavated objects and Chungnam history in one indoor stop; Monday and major-holiday closures make it the timed anchor of a Gongju heritage day. 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

    RegionGongju · Chungnam
    Korean map search국립공주박물관
    Current openingTuesday-Sunday · 9:00 AM-6:00 PMWeekend and public-holiday hours are listed the same.
    Published closuresMonday · January 1 · Seollal · ChuseokIf Monday is a substitute holiday, Tuesday is listed closed.
    AdmissionFree general collection entrySpecial exhibitions or reserved programmes can have separate conditions.
    Children's roomSeparate online reservation and session rulesA general museum visit does not guarantee same-day entry.
    Collection focusKing Muryeong finds · Ungjin Baekje · Chungnam historyUse the museum after the royal-tomb interpretation when building one coherent history route.
    Correct arrival34 Gwangwangdanji-gil, GongjuSave the public entrance rather than only the broad museum grounds.
    Photo scopeCurrent hero shows the real Gongju National Museum exterior, forecourt and stone guardian sculptureIt does not show a current gallery installation or prove a reserved children's session is available.
    Current official guideGongju National Museum · current visitor informationChecked August 29, 2026. Recheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
    Map pinApproximate catalogue centreUse a Korean map app for the exact entrance and final walking 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 · 국립공주박물관Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Opening hours
    Tuesday-Sunday · 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Weekend and public-holiday hours are listed the same.Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Closure or relocation
    Monday · January 1 · Seollal · Chuseok If Monday is a substitute holiday, Tuesday is listed closed.Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Admission & prices
    Free general collection entry Special exhibitions or reserved programmes can have separate conditions.Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Official links
    Gongju National Museum · Visitor information · catalogue checked August 26, 2026Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source

    3. Visit flow

    1. 01
      Tuesday-Sunday · 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

      Use the current museum window

      Weekend and public-holiday hours are listed the same, but January 1, Seollal and Chuseok remain named closures.

    2. 02
      Monday

      Expect the regular closure

      When Monday is a substitute holiday, the museum lists Tuesday as closed. Check the dated notice during any holiday week.

    3. 03
      Before a family visit

      Reserve children's experiences separately

      General gallery entry and the Woongjin Baekje children's experience room are different products; the latter uses its own online booking and session rules.

    4. Traveler tips

    • Make this the weather fallback and timed anchor of the Gongju heritage cluster because the tomb landscape and fortress are more exposed.
    • Check the current-exhibition notice if one named object or gallery is essential; free entry does not guarantee every room is open.
    • Families should reserve the children's room before travel and still allow a separate block for the permanent collection.
    • Search “국립공주박물관” 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 catalogue coordinate is an approximate centre pin, not turn-by-turn entrance guidance.

    5. Nearby places

    6. Frequently asked questions

    Is Gongju National Museum open every Monday that is a holiday?

    No. Monday is the regular closure, and when Monday is a substitute holiday the museum lists Tuesday as closed. Check the dated notice for the exact week.

    Does free admission include the children's experience room?

    Do not assume so. The children's room uses separate online reservations and session rules even when general gallery admission is free.

    Are the operating details for Gongju National Museum live?

    The displayed guidance was checked August 29, 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 sourceGongju National Museum · Visitor information · catalogue checked August 26, 2026Recheck time-sensitive hours, prices and reservation rules on the official page.
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