Chilgok Patriots & Peace Memorial (μΉ κ³‘νΈκ΅ννκΈ°λ κ΄)
About
Chilgok Patriots & Peace Memorial is a memorial museum dedicated to the soldiers who seized victory by holding up a fierce battle at Nakdonggang River's line of defense for 55 days in Chilgok during the Korean War. The museum consists of a spacious four-story high building with two basement floors and an outdoor exhibition with a variety of artifacts. The museum also has battle miniatures and experience facilities to help foster patriotism and appreciation for the soldiers who gave their lives to protect the country.
Location
1580, Gangbyeon-daero, Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do (39848)
Operating Hours
March-October 09:00-18:00 November-February 09:00-17:00 * Last admission: 1 hour before closing
Rest Days
New Year's Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day), Mondays (closed the next business day if Monday is a public holiday)
Admission
[Admission] Individuals: Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won Groups: Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 500 won [4D Screen Rider] Individuals: Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers & Children 2,000 won Groups: Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers & Children 1,000 won * Preschoolers (ages 6 & younger) and senior citizens (ages 65 & older) can enter free of charge.
Parking
Available (33 spaces for buses, 280 spaces for sedans)
Inquiries
β’ 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) β’ For more info: +82-54-979-5504
Website
www.chilgok.go.kr/chppmScale
B2-4F (9,461 γ‘)
Time Required
Approx. 2 hr
Collections Status
A total collection of 329 relics in 134 categories (military supplies and remaining items of the deceased during the Korean War)