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.
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) |