A small journey through time featuring life in old Wonju
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Wonju City History Museum, 134, Bongsan-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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Reservation
Same-day visits and on-site registration only (reservations unavailable)
Open/Closes
Mon Regular closed day Tue 09:00 ~ 18:00 Wed 09:00 ~ 18:00 Thu 09:00 ~ 18:00 Fri 09:00 ~ 18:00 Sat 09:00 ~ 18:00 Sun 09:00 ~ 18:00
Prices & Programs of Wonju City History Museum
- [Admission]
- Free
Parenting Tips for Wonju City History Museum
- A local museum where you can explore Wonju's history and traditional living culture at a glance. It is a great indoor history experience space to visit with children regardless of the weather.
- In the First Floor History Hall, historical artifacts and materials from each era of Wonju are displayed, along with related personal belongings of former President Choi Kyu-hah, offering an in-depth look at modern and contemporary history.
- In the Second Floor Folk Life Hall, visitors can naturally glimpse the wisdom of our ancestors through scenes of everyday life in old Wonju and traditional household items.
- The Outdoor Exhibition Area features valuable stone artifacts, including the Seated Stone Buddha and Five-Story Stone Pagoda in Ilsan-dong, as well as the restored birthplace of former President Choi Kyu-hah, a traditional Korean house.
- In the Permanent Experience Room, children can participate hands-on in programs such as coloring paintings found in artifacts, making artifact models, and creating traditional-pattern frottage.
- Depending on the season, practical craft making events are also held, including lucky pouch and fan making, or moon jar keyring making, so check the schedule and apply in advance before visiting.
Wonju City History Museum Address
Address: Wonju City History Museum, 134, Bongsan-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
How to make a reservation for Wonju City History Museum?
Same-day visits and on-site registration only (reservations unavailable)