Dasan Museum, Gangjin

Dasan Museum in Gangjin tells the story of Jeong Yak-yong (Dasan), his roughly 18 years in exile in the region and his Silhak scholarship. The exhibits introduce his life, family, ideas and achievements through thematic displays.

Address: 766-20 Dasan-ro, Doam-myeon, Gangjin-gun, South Korea (KTO visitor listing)
Nearby transit: The museum is in Doam-myeon, Gangjin, not immediately beside a railway station. Check intercity transport, local bus or taxi connections and your return trip beforehand.
Hours: 09:00–18:00, last entry 17:30. Closed Mondays (next weekday if Monday is a holiday). Individual admission: adult KRW 2,000; youth/military 1,000; child 500. Groups of 20+: adult 1,000; youth/military 500; child 300. Phone 061-430-3912. Confirm special-programme costs and temporary closures separately.

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한국관광공사Dasan Museum KTO visitor guideDirect link to official visitor information; no photo copied.

Why it matters now

The KTO visitor listing updated August 28, 2026 distinguishes admission hours, last entry and individual versus group pricing. Check Monday closures and any temporary changes before visiting.

Why go

Learn about a major late-Joseon thinker through documents and exhibits. KTO's accessible tourism listing also describes an elevator, accessible restroom, and free loan of two wheelchairs and two strollers, useful for families and visitors with mobility needs.

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Plan the visit

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Getting thereThe museum is in Doam-myeon, Gangjin, not immediately beside a railway station. Check intercity transport, local bus or taxi connections and your return trip beforehand.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗766-20 Dasan-ro, Doam-myeon, Gangjin-gun, South Korea (KTO visitor listing)

Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →09:00–18:00, last entry 17:30. Closed Mondays (next weekday if Monday is a holiday). Individual admission: adult KRW 2,000; youth/military 1,000; child 500. Groups of 20+: adult 1,000; youth/military 500; child 300. Phone 061-430-3912. Confirm special-programme costs and temporary closures separately.

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