The War Memorial of Korea (์ ์๊ธฐ๋ ๊ด)
About
The War Memorial of Korea, located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, exhibits and preserves materials related to the Korean War and serves as a national moral educational venue. It was established on June 10, 1994 by the War Memorial Service Korea Society to commemorate the noble sacrifice of patriotic martyrs. The museum houses approximately 33,000 artifacts with about 10,000 on display at indoor and outdoor exhibitions. There are six separate indoor halls, including Expeditionary Forces Room, Patriotic Memorial Room, War History Room, 6ยท25 Korean War Room, Development Hall and Large Machinery Room. The outdoor exhibition showcases large-sized weapons. Visitors of all ages from children to adults can also participate in 20 various educational programs and diverse cultural events such as military music and honor guard events, drawing contest, cultural event and more. The character of War Memorial of Korea is โMudoriโ featuring a helmet symbolizing the protection of the nation and a bay leaf meaning peace.
Location
29, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (04353)
Operating Hours
09:30-18:00 * Last admission 1 hr before closing.
Rest Days
Mondays (closed the following business day if Monday is a public holiday)
Admission
Free (Admission fee is separate for special exhibition)
Parking
Available
Inquiries
โข 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) โข For more info: +82-2-709-3144
Scale
Total Area 116,793 mยฒ Total floor area 84,129 mยฒ Exhibition halls 20,360 mยฒ
Time Required
Approx. 2 hr
Collections Status
Approx. 10,000 items
Program Information
Cinema theater, F-15K 3D experience, Operation Chromite 4D experience, Steller's Sea Eagle protection exhibition, battlefield experience
Reservations
Reservation for groups: +82-2-709-3139