Sunchon National University

Museum

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Introduction

The Sunchon National University Mueum was established in September 1987, as the first museum on the east side of Jeollanamdo Province. Since the establishment, we have researched local heritages, given museum lectures and opened permanent exhibitions to contribute to historical and cultural education about the east side of Jeollanamdo Province. Wh have also published books and reports to increase and promote understanding of out collections for experts and the public. As the central museum of the east of Jeollanamdo Province, we are going to strive to contribute to the development of cultural education and enjoyment in the local community.

History

1987
‘Sunchon National University Affiliated Museum’ established
1991
Name changed to ‘Sunchon National University Museum’
1999
Took possession of GangUn Choi SeungHyo’s collections
2011
Archaeology Gallery opened
2009
Moved to New building and re-opened
Archaeology Gallery, Geomdan Mountain Fortress Gallery and GangUn Choi SeungHyo’s Gallery opened
2010
Education · Activity Room opened
2014
Maecheon HwangHyeon Galley opened

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 10:00-17:00
Closing days
- 1) Weekends and National holidays
- 2) University anniversary (15th May)
- 3) If necessary for maintenance reasons

Admission and Viewing fees

Free of charge

Permanent Exhibitions

Group studying room
Archaeology Gallery	Archaeology Gallery introduces the remains and objects from the paleolithic age to the Joseon Dynasty. This gallery provides a general understanding of the ancient culture of the east of Jeollanamdo Province.
Geomdan Mountain Fortress Gallery	The Geomdan Mountain Fortress is a mountain fortress of the late Baekje period and was built in the 6th century. We displayed the remains of wells and objects discovered
GangUn Choi SeungHyo’s Gallery	GangUn Choi SeungHyo(1917~1999) collected approximately 6,000 pieces of collections including various paintings, departed patriots and writings of independence fighters and official documents of the Joseon Dynasty in his life. His collections were donated by his family to the museum in 2000.
Maecheon HwangHyeon Galley	Maecheon Hwang Hyeon (1855-1910) was a representative author and an intellectual at the end of Joseon Dynasty and fought for independence of Korea from Japan. The gallery exhibits his personal articles as well as the writings, books, and letters that he exchanged with his acquaintances