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Jinan Scissors Museum

진안 가위박물관

A compact two-floor specialist museum near Maisan's north entrance displaying about 1,500 scissors from Korean and international history, medicine, craft and daily life; the current listing gives 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, a roughly 30-minute visit and closure on Mondays, January 1 and Seollal and Chuseok day. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

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Korean map search · 전북특별자치도 진안군 진안읍 마이산로 258 진안 가위박물관
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    RegionJinan · Jeonbuk
    Korean map search전북특별자치도 진안군 진안읍 마이산로 258 진안 가위박물관
    Regular closureMonday · January 1 · Seollal day · Chuseok day
    Suggested visitAbout 30 minutes

    Allow longer for labels, video and accessibility needs.

    Exact arrival258 Maisan-ro, Jinan-eup, Jinan

    Parking is listed as available.

    Photo scopeReal illuminated entrance gallery and exhibition partitions

    It does not show every object or grant photography permission throughout the museum.

    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
      Check the closure calendar

      The current record lists closure on Mondays, January 1 and Seollal and Chuseok day; maintenance or exhibition changeover can add exceptions.

    2. 02
      Use the two floors by theme

      The collection moves from historic Korean and international scissors to medical, jewellery, tailoring, kitchen and everyday tools.

    3. 03
      Connect the north-side Maisan district

      The tourism record suggests a compact visit, but Mai Garden, Jinan History Museum and mountain routes each need their own timing check.

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    01Nearby in the same area · Check live transit before combining

    Maisan Tapsa Temple

    The active temple beneath Maisan's rock walls is known for more than 80 stone pagodas associated with Yi Gap-yong; the current listing gives 8:00 AM–6:30 PM from March through November and 8:00 AM–6:00 PM in winter, while park access, walking conditions and worship boundaries still require a live check.

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    Jinan History Museum

    A free two-floor museum beside the Maisan north-side district, presenting finds from the Yongdam Dam inundation area plus Jinan archaeology, folk culture and records; the current listing gives 9:00 AM–6:00 PM and closure on Mondays, January 1 and Seollal and Chuseok day.

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    Mai Garden

    A continuously accessible landscape garden beside Jinan History Museum, with spring bulbs, summer hydrangeas, autumn pink muhly and silver grass plus maze and stone-pagoda spaces beneath Maisan; the garden may remain open while blooms, weather and nearby indoor attractions change.

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    TRAVELER FAQ

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    Can I see the whole museum in 30 minutes?

    The listing gives about 30 minutes as a typical duration, but reading labels, video and accessibility needs can require longer.

    Is it inside Jinan History Museum?

    No. It is a separate specialist museum at 258 Maisan-ro with its own entrance and detail page.

    Are the operating details for Jinan Scissors Museum live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 8, 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 Jinan Scissors Museum

    A compact two-floor specialist museum near Maisan's north entrance displaying about 1,500 scissors from Korean and international history, medicine, craft and daily life; the current listing gives 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, a roughly 30-minute visit and closure on Mondays, January 1 and Seollal and Chuseok 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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    Jinan Scissors 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 compact two-floor specialist museum near Maisan's north entrance displaying about 1,500 scissors from Korean and international history, medicine, craft and daily life; the current listing gives 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, a roughly 30-minute visit and closure on Mondays, January 1 and Seollal and Chuseok 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

    RegionJinan · Jeonbuk
    Korean map search전북특별자치도 진안군 진안읍 마이산로 258 진안 가위박물관
    Current listed hours9:00 AM–6:00 PM
    Regular closureMonday · January 1 · Seollal day · Chuseok day
    Suggested visitAbout 30 minutesAllow longer for labels, video and accessibility needs.
    Exact arrival258 Maisan-ro, Jinan-eup, JinanParking is listed as available.
    Photo scopeReal illuminated entrance gallery and exhibition partitionsIt does not show every object or grant photography permission throughout the museum.
    Current official guideVISITKOREA · Jinan Scissors MuseumChecked September 8, 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 · 전북특별자치도 진안군 진안읍 마이산로 258 진안 가위박물관Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Opening hours
    9:00 AM–6:00 PMChecked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Closure or relocation
    Monday · January 1 · Seollal day · Chuseok dayChecked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Official links
    VISITKOREA · Jinan Scissors Museum · catalogue checked August 26, 2026Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source

    3. Visit flow

    1. 01
      Before choosing Monday or a holiday

      Check the closure calendar

      The current record lists closure on Mondays, January 1 and Seollal and Chuseok day; maintenance or exhibition changeover can add exceptions.

    2. 02
      Within 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

      Use the two floors by theme

      The collection moves from historic Korean and international scissors to medical, jewellery, tailoring, kitchen and everyday tools.

    3. 03
      After roughly 30 minutes

      Connect the north-side Maisan district

      The tourism record suggests a compact visit, but Mai Garden, Jinan History Museum and mountain routes each need their own timing check.

    4. Traveler tips

    • Check the current exhibition and photography policy before travelling for a specific object.
    • Keep bags and hands clear of open displays; specialist tools can have sharp points even when historic.
    • Pair it with nearby indoor and outdoor stops only after checking each site's separate closed day and weather needs.
    • Search “전북특별자치도 진안군 진안읍 마이산로 258 진안 가위박물관” 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

    Maisan Tapsa Temple

    The active temple beneath Maisan's rock walls is known for more than 80 stone pagodas associated with Yi Gap-yong; the current listing gives 8:00 AM–6:30 PM from March through November and 8:00 AM–6:00 PM in winter, while park access, walking conditions and worship boundaries still require a live check.

    Check live transit before combining    Nearby in the same area

    Jinan History Museum

    A free two-floor museum beside the Maisan north-side district, presenting finds from the Yongdam Dam inundation area plus Jinan archaeology, folk culture and records; the current listing gives 9:00 AM–6:00 PM and closure on Mondays, January 1 and Seollal and Chuseok day.

    Check live transit before combining    Nearby in the same area

    Mai Garden

    A continuously accessible landscape garden beside Jinan History Museum, with spring bulbs, summer hydrangeas, autumn pink muhly and silver grass plus maze and stone-pagoda spaces beneath Maisan; the garden may remain open while blooms, weather and nearby indoor attractions change.

    Check live transit before combining

    6. Frequently asked questions

    Can I see the whole museum in 30 minutes?

    The listing gives about 30 minutes as a typical duration, but reading labels, video and accessibility needs can require longer.

    Is it inside Jinan History Museum?

    No. It is a separate specialist museum at 258 Maisan-ro with its own entrance and detail page.

    Are the operating details for Jinan Scissors Museum live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 8, 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 · Jinan Scissors Museum · catalogue checked August 26, 2026 ↗Recheck time-sensitive hours, prices and reservation rules on the official page.
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