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Dokdo Museum (독도 박물관)

Dokdo Museum (독도 박물관) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

Gyeongsangbuk-do

Dokdo Museum

Dokdo Museum was built in 1995 in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Independence of Korea and opened to the public in 1997.

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Dokdo Museum was built in 1995 in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Independence of Korea and opened to the public in 1997. It exhibits the collection of Lee Jong-hak, the first director of the museum, as well as donations by groups associated with Dokdo. The first floor has three exhibition halls and a Main Hall, while the second floor has one exhibition hall, natural ecosystem video room, lobby with a view of Dokdo, and more. Official location: 90-17, Yaksuteo-gil, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Visiting hours: 09:00-18:00 * Last admission 30 minutes before closing. Closure information: N/A (Open all year round) * Museum is subject to closure due to circumstances on site. Please inquire in advance.. Parking: Available. Admission information: Free. Information contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-54-790-6432.

Quick highlights

  • Public museum on Dokdo, Korean East Sea territory
  • Most comprehensive Korean collection of historical documents and maps
  • Korean territorial-claim documentation
  • Geological and ecological material on Dokdo itself
  • Pair with Dokdo ferry visit (weather permitting)

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Where is Dokdo Museum located?

90-17, Yaksuteo-gil, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

What are Dokdo Museum's opening hours?

09:00-18:00 * Last admission 30 minutes before closing

Is there an admission fee?

Free