The Sokcho Museum is a cultural experience center where visitors can learn about and experience Sokcho’s history, culture, and natural environment, covering from prehistoric times to modern times. It displays artifacts related to regional tradition and culture, the fishing village culture, and the culture of the displaced people who took refuge during the Korean War. The museum is divided into four sections: Exhibition Hall 1, which introduces Sokcho’s natural environment and cultural characteristics; Exhibition Hall 2, displaying the aspects of a fishing village and life of the Korean War refugees; Exhibition Hall 3, which provides diverse cultural experiences for children; and the Balhae History Hall with materials and artifacts related to the ancient Balhae Kingdom. The museum also has a reproduction of Cheongho-dong Alley, where the Korean War refugees from North Korea settled adn lived, and Sokcho Station building that was demolished in 1978.
information
- Program Information Realistic Content Experience Br Cultural Accommodations Hands-on Activities
- Foreign Language Intepretation Services Not Available
- Inquiries and information 1330 Travel Hotline 82-33-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-33-639-2973
- Parking availability Available 80 Spaces
- Closed days Mondays January 1
- Usage fee Individuals Adults 2 000 Won Teenagers 1 500 Children 700 Br Groups Groups - 30 People Or More Free Admission Applies To Preschoolers Ages 6 Under And Senior Citizens 65 Over All Visitors On S Day May 5
- Usage time March October 09 00 18 00 November February 17
- Time spent at the attraction Approx. 1 Hr 30 Min
location
16, Sinheung 2-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do