Daegu National Museum (국립대구박물관)

Explanation

Daegu National Museum was founded on December 7, 1994 to preserve and exhibit the unique cultural heritage of Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do. The museum is housed in a two-story brick building with one basement floor near Beomeo Park. The museum aims to promote the region's history and culture through educational programs.

Inquiry

+82-53-768-6051

Homepage

daegu.museum.go.kr

Information Use

Capacities : 1,000 per day

Contact and Information : +82-53-768-6051

Day off : Mondays (closed the next business day if Monday is a holiday), January 1, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)

Charges : Free

Hours : 09:00-18:00 (Last admission is 1 hour before closing)

Touring Time : Approx. 1 hour

Location

321 Cheongho-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu

Directions

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112-28 Jungangtap-gil, Jungangtap-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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2319 Gamno-ro, Jungangtap-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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232 Haemang-ro, Gunsan-si, Jeonbuk-do

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69 Heungdeok-ro, Seowon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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34 Haean-ro 249beon-gil, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do

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14 Cheonbungnam-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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