Currency Museum of Korea
Currency Museum of Korea: this Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) the area around it looks quiet (index 77).
The Currency Museum of Korea, established in 1988, is operated by the Mint Corporation of Korea as part of its non-profit public services and is open to visitors free of charge with a view of increasing public knowledge of the nation’s currency. The museum features about 120,000 pieces including: coins currently in use both in Korea and overseas; coins from modern times (from the Late Joseon Dynasty until today); 80 types of commemorative coins; 88 types of ‘special money’; postage stamps, and other materials. Additionally, there is an experiential space where visitors can learn about the currency production process and its historical significance, providing significant educational benefits.
- Type
- Museum & gallery
- Area
- Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
- Address
- 80-67 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
- Opening hours
- 10:00-17:00
- Closed
- Mondays, January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
- Parking
- Available
- Admission
- Free
- Phone
- +82-42-870-1200
- Popularity
- Off the beaten track
When is this neighbourhood quiet?
There is no individual forecast for this place, so we show the median forecast of 10 attractions within 3 km (National Science Museum, Daejeonekseupogwahakgongwon, Geological Museum, …). Use it to avoid the busiest days nearby.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2859 | 2961 | 3059 | 3177 | |||
| 11/157 | 2Closed | 336 | 435 | 550 | 659 | 796 |
| 883 | 9Closed | 1039 | 1141 | 1261 | 1356 | 1476 |
| 1564 | 16Closed | 1745 | 1848 | 1954 | 2057 | 2176 |
| 2265 | 23Closed | 2443 | 2545 | 2654 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 57 · Sun, Nov 15 64 · Sun, Nov 22 65 |
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Festivals & events nearby
- Meikeo Peullei 메이커 플레이 Sat, Oct 31 · 0 km
- Citywide Energy Walk Festival Sun, Nov 15 · 2 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Currency Museum of Korea?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Currency Museum of Korea?
- 10:00-17:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Nearby attractions
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- National Science Museum 0.8 km · Museum & gallery
- Daejeonekseupogwahakgongwon 대전엑스포과학공원 0.9 km · City park
- Geological Museum 0.9 km · Museum & gallery
- Hanguksaengmyeonggonghagyeonguwon 한국생명공학연구원 1.0 km · Industrial tourism
- Daejeon Expo Aquarium 1.1 km · Theme park
- Daejeonsinsegye Ateuaensaieonseu (Art&Science) 대전신세계 아트앤사이언스 (Art&Science) 1.1 km · Performance venue