Taebaek Coal Museum (태백석탄박물관)
Taebaek Coal Museum is located where coal was first discovered within Korea. While coal has declined in use, the resource served an important role in the modernization of the nation. The museum is a place where you can learn about the history of Korea’s coal industry through well-organized exhibitions.
Introduction Information
- Age Limit for Experience
- Open to visitors of all ages
- Opening Hours
- 09:00-18:00
- Holiday
- Mondays
- Parking
- Available (Taebaeksan National Park; 800 spaces)
- Inquiries
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• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-552-7730
- Restrooms
- Available
- Admission Fees
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Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won
* Discount available for groups of 20 people or more.
Gangwon-do Taebaek-si Weather Rating
- 2024-12-24 Fair
- Caution advised
- 2024-12-25 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-12-26 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-12-27 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-12-28 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-12-29 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-12-30 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- Initial Registration Date
- 2019-02-09 00:12
- Last Updated
- 2019-02-09 00:20
- Inquiry
- +82-33-552-7730
- Homepage
- www.coalmuseum.or.kr (Korean only)
- Address
- [26043] 195, Cheonjedan-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
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- Directions
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[Express/Intercity Bus]
Take a bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Taebaek.
[Train]
Take a train from Cheongnyangni Station to Taebaek.
[Taxi]
Approx. 15 min from Taebaek Station and Taebaek Bus Terminal.
A nearby travel spot