Unbo’s House
Unbo’s House: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks quiet (daily crowd index 41); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 4; weekday average 25, weekend average 49; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday.
Unbo’s House, built at the foot of a mountain, is the former residence where the late master of Korean painting, Unbo Kim Kichang, spent his later years. Passing through the elegant hanok gate and into the garden, visitors arrive at the beautifully preserved main house. The Unbo Art Museum displays artworks and personal artifacts of Unbo Kim Kichang and his wife, Park Rehyun. Recently, the site has also gained popularity as a filming location for dramas. It offers visitors a meaningful glimpse into the life and artistic world of Unbo Kim Kichang, who overcame hearing impairment to become a master of Eastern painting.
- Type
- Museum & gallery
- Area
- Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
- Address
- 92-41 Hyeongdong 2-gil, Naesu-eup, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
- Opening hours
- [April - October] Weekdays 09:30-17:30 / Weekends 09:30-18:00 [November - March] Weekdays 09:30-17:00 / Weekends 09:30-17:30 * Last admission 1 hour before closing
- Closed
- Mondays
- Admission
- [Individuals] Adults 6,000 won / Teenagers & senior citizens 5,000 won / Children 4,000 won [Groups] Adults 4,000 won / Teenagers & senior citizens 3,000 won / Children 2,000 * Group: 20 or more people
- Phone
- +82-43-213-0570
- Popularity
- Popular
Unbo’s House: least crowded days in the next 30 days
This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2932 | 3034 | 3141 | ||||
| 11/152 | 2Closed | 317 | 416 | 532 | 623 | 756 |
| 858 | 9Closed | 1024 | 1123 | 1239 | 1322 | 1457 |
| 1552 | 16Closed | 1720 | 1819 | 1937 | 2022 | 2138 |
| 2240 | 23Closed | 2420 | 2520 | 2624 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sat, Oct 31 41 · Sat, Nov 21 38 · Sun, Nov 22 40 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Tue, Nov 3 17 · Wed, Nov 4 16 · Wed, Nov 18 19 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Nov 7 56 · Sun, Nov 8 58 · Sat, Nov 14 57 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 25 · weekends 49 |
| Average by day of week | Tue 20 · Wed 20 · Thu 33 · Fri 25 · Sat 48 · Sun 51 (bold = quietest day) |
Festivals & events nearby
- Young Mic Chungcheong Region Special Performance Sat, Oct 31 – Sun, Nov 1 · 8 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Unbo’s House?
- Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Unbo’s House?
- [April - October] Weekdays 09:30-17:30 / Weekends 09:30-18:00 [November - March] Weekdays 09:30-17:00 / Weekends 09:30-17:30 * Last admission 1 hour before closing. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Unbo’s House least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 20) and Sunday the busiest (average 51). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 4.
- What time should I visit Unbo’s House to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (09:30) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Unbo’s House be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be quiet (daily crowd index 41; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Sangdangsanseong Jayeonhyuyangrim 상당산성 자연휴양림 2.0 km · Nature park
- Gukgyeseowon 국계서원 2.9 km · Historic site
- Giamseowon 기암서원 3.9 km · Historic site
- Cheongju Sangdangsanseong Fortress 4.1 km · Historic site
- Gunyeosan 구녀산 4.4 km · Mountain
- Chojeong Mineral Spring 4.6 km · Mountain
- Chojeongchiyumaeul 초정치유마을 4.7 km · Cultural attraction
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