- First published
- Oct 15, 2026
Daejeon March 8 Democratic Movement Memorial Hall
A history museum in Jung-gu, Daejeon, commemorating the March 8–10, 1960 student democracy protests in the city. Its exhibits place the local movement in the lead-up to Korea's April 19 Revolution.
- Address
- 46 Seonhwaseo-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon, South Korea (대전광역시 중구 선화서로 46)
- Hours
- Regular exhibitions Tue–Sun 09:30–17:30; last entry 17:00. Broader building facilities 09:00–18:00 (not exhibition hours). Free admission; venue hire costs extra. Closed Mondays, Jan 1, Lunar New Year and Chuseok holiday periods, and special closure days. When Monday is a public holiday, open Monday and closed the following Tuesday; other holiday replacement closures may apply. Programmes/group bookings are separate. Phone 042-255-3800.
The museum's current official site distinguishes exhibition visiting hours (09:30–17:30) from wider facility hours (09:00–18:00), with last exhibition admission at 17:00. Do not mistake a particular November programme or conference for an unrestricted general visit.
Why go
Explore photographs, archives and permanent exhibits explaining how Daejeon's students challenged political repression in 1960. General admission is free. Educational programmes, temporary exhibitions and group bookings can have separate arrangements.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.