Salt Gallery (소금박물관)

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Salt Gallery (소금박물관)

The building for Salt Gallery is the original stone-built salt storage in 1945, which remained intact. Previously a wooden storage for salt, it was later used as a warehouse for materials, and it is now transformed into a Salt Gallery after remodeling in 2007. The gallery was thought to a source of important historical data for salt farms since it remains the old scene from the past. Also, it offers a modern stone-built storage at this exhibition hall.

The gallery exhibits everything about salt, from stories to anthropological aspects. In particular, the exhibition tries to break down the misunderstanding in which salt is thought to be the principal factor of diabetes and high blood pressure, and acknowledge the useful health benefits of salt by explaining the different types of salt uses. Beyond the general information on salt, the history behind salt is also explained. Also, daily lives of the people living in Taepyeong Salt Farm, the process of making salt and information about Hamcho (Salicornia herbacea salt) are also showcased in this gallery.

- Modern Cultural Heritage No. 361
- Opening Date: July 14, 2007

Introduction Information
Capacity
[Experience] 60-100 people per time  
Duration
Approx. 30 minutes  
Fee
Adults (ages 20-64) 2,000 won / Children (ages 8-19) 1,000 won
Seniors (ages 65 or more), People with Disabilities, Children (ages 7 or younger): Free
※ Proof of identification required  
Holiday
N/A (Open all year round)  
Parking
Available (2 slots for Large-sized car / 15 slots for Small, Middle-sized car  
Parkingfee
Free  
Inquiry/Information
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-275-0829  
Program Information
[Salt Farming Experience]
- Taepyeong Salt Farm
- Program: Learn about sun-dried salt, on-site salt making experience, learn about the importance of natural environment and food
- Make a reservation online at least three days in advanced
- Open to visitors of all ages
- Operating period: Mid March to Mid-October
- Fare: Adults 10,000 won / Teenagers & Children (ages 7-18) 9,000 won
Children (ages 4-6)/ Seniors (ages 65 or more) / People with disabilities: 8,000 won (proof required)
※ Free ticket for Sun-dried salt ice cream or Hamcho tea offered
Collections Status
More than 50 pieces
Reservation for Foreigners
Inquiry: +82-61-275-0829
Info. Services for Koreans
11:00 / 15:00
General Overview
Inquiry: +82-61-275-0829
Reservations
Inquiry: +82-61-275-0829
Jeollanam-do Sinan-gun Weather Rating
2024-11-21 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-11-22 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-11-23 Fair
Caution advised
2024-11-24 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-11-25 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-11-26 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-11-27 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
Initial Registration Date
2015-12-07 22:15
Last Updated
2019-03-19 03:20
Inquiry
+82-61-275-7541
Homepage
www.saltmuseum.org
(Korean only)
Address
[58808] 1058, Jidojeungdo-ro, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do
Directions
[Bus]
1) Seoul → Gwangju/Mokpo
* Take a bus from Seoul Central City Express Bus Terminal to Gwangju U-Square Bus Terminal.
(Bus schedule: 00:15-24:00, 15-min intervals / Estimated travel time: 3hr 40min)
* Take a bus from Seoul Central City Express Bus Terminal to Mokpo Bus Terminal.
(Bus schedule: 05:30-24:00, 40-min intervals / Estimated travel time: 4hr)

2) Gwangju/Mokpo/Seoul → Jido-eup
* Take a bus from Gwangju U-Square Bus Terminal to Jido Express Bus Terminal.
(Bus schedule: 19 times daily / Estimated travel time: 1hr 50min)
* Take a bus from Mokpo Bus Terminal to Jido Express Bus Terminal.
(Bus schedule: every hour / Estimated travel time: 1hr 15min)
* Take a bus from Seoul Central City Express Bus Terminal to Jido Express Bus Terminal.
(Bus schedule: 07:30, 16:20)

3) Jido-eup → Jeungdo-myeon
Take a bus bound for Jeungdo from Jido Express Bus Terminal to Jeungdo-myeon.
Take a bus or a taxi from Jeungdo-myeon to Taepyeong Salt Farm.

Or, transfer to Nongeochon Bus bound for Garage and Terminal after walking 30 minutes at Jido Terminal Bus Stop.
Get off at Seonchakjang (선착장; Ferry dock) Bus Stop. (about 35 minutes)

* Taxi from Jido Bus Terminal to Salt Gallery: 14 km away / 20 minutes
* Please note that bus schedules and intervals are subject to changes.