Basic Information
Postal Code | 39848 |
Homepage | https://www.chilgok.go.kr/chppm |
Address | 1580, Gangbyeon-daero, Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do |
Usage Information
Information & Inquiries | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-54-979-5504 |
Parking Facilities | Available (33 spaces for buses, 280 spaces for sedans) |
Parking Fee | Free |
Closed 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) |
Usage Fee | [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. |
Operating Hours | March-October 09:00-18:00 November-February 09:00-17:00 * Last admission: 1 hour before closing |
Scale | B2-4F (9,461 ㎡) |
Viewing Duration | Approx. 2 hr |
Detailed Description
Collections Status | A total collection of 329 relics in 134 categories (military supplies and remaining items of the deceased during the Korean War) |
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.