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Ganghwa History Museum (강화역사박물관)

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Incheon

Ganghwa History Museum

Ganghwa History Museum opened in 2010 with aims to exhibit, preserve and educate visitors about the history and culture of Ganghwa from prehistoric ages to modern times based on artifacts from the area.

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Why go

Ganghwa History Museum opened in 2010 with aims to exhibit, preserve and educate visitors about the history and culture of Ganghwa from prehistoric ages to modern times based on artifacts from the area. Official location: 994-19, Ganghwa-daero, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon. Visiting hours: 09:00-18:00 (Last ticketing at 17:30). Closure information: Mondays, January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day). Parking: Available. Admission information: Individual - Adults 3,000 won / Children 2,000 won Groups - Adults 2,500 won / Children 1,500 won * Group: 20 persons and more * Adults (ages 19-64), Children (ages 7-18) * Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 6 & under), senior citizens (ages 65 & over). Information contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-32-934-7887.

Quick highlights

  • Public museum on Ganghwa Island's dense historical role
  • Goryeo wartime capital 1232-1270, 19th-century invasion sites
  • 1876 Treaty of Ganghwa opened Korea to Japan
  • About 4,000 objects with bilingual interpretation
  • Pair with Ganghwa Dolmen UNESCO site

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FAQ

Where is Ganghwa History Museum located?

994-19, Ganghwa-daero, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon

What are Ganghwa History Museum's opening hours?

09:00-18:00 (Last ticketing at 17:30)

Is there an admission fee?

Individual - Adults 3,000 won / Children 2,000 won Groups - Adults 2,500 won / Children 1,500 won * Group: 20 persons and more * Adults (ages 19-64), Children (ages 7-18) * Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 6 & under), senior citizens (ages 65 & over)