Jeongok Prehistory Museum is a relics museum built in the Paleolithic ruins of Jeongok-ri, a historical site that rewrote the history of Paleolithic research in the world with the discovery of the first Acheulean hand ax in East Asia. Centered on Paleolithic relics such as an Acheulean hand ax excavated from the Jeongok-ri Paleolithic site, the exhibition space is composed of relics of various themes to systematically understand human evolution and Paleolithic culture.
Basic Information
Postal Code | 11027 |
Homepage | jgpm.ggcf.kr |
Address | 2 , Pyeonghwa-ro 443beon-gil, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do |
Usage Information
Information & Inquiries | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-830-5600 |
Parking Facilities | Available |
Closed Days | Mondays (open if public holiday falls on a Monday), January 1, day of Seollal (Lunar New Year) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) |
Usage Fee | Free |
Operating Hours | January - June, September - December 10:00-18:00 July - August 10:00-18:00 |
Detailed Description
Collections Status | Museum special exhibition |
Reservations | For groups of 20 or more people: +82-31-830-5600~2 |