Hwajinpo Marine Museum

A marine-life museum near Hwajinpo in Goseong, Gangwon State. Its shell-exhibition building and aquarium introduce mollusks and other marine organisms.

Address: 412 Hwajinpo-gil, Hyeonnae-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon State, South Korea
Nearby transit: At 412 Hwajinpo-gil in Hyeonnae-myeon, Goseong. The county listing inspected does not confirm exact bus routes or walking times; public-transport users should recheck.
Hours: 09:00–18:00, year-round. The county's May 2026 visitor post lists last admission at 17:30; verify the separate ticketing cutoff. Adults KRW 5,000; teenagers and military KRW 4,000; ages 7–12 KRW 3,000; seniors KRW 2,500. Check proof and eligibility for exemptions including young children and Goseong residents. Tel. +82-33-680-3674.

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Why it matters now

Official Korea Tourism Organization details and a May 2026 Goseong County post list the museum as open 09:00–18:00. The county post gives last admission as 17:30. An earlier claim that ticket sales end at 17:00 could not be independently verified; confirm ticketing and final entry separately with the operator.

Why go

Explore shells and marine specimens before seeing aquarium exhibits. Check the ticket-office closing time separately from final museum closing.

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Getting thereAt 412 Hwajinpo-gil in Hyeonnae-myeon, Goseong. The county listing inspected does not confirm exact bus routes or walking times; public-transport users should recheck.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗412 Hwajinpo-gil, Hyeonnae-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon State, South Korea

Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →09:00–18:00, year-round. The county's May 2026 visitor post lists last admission at 17:30; verify the separate ticketing cutoff. Adults KRW 5,000; teenagers and military KRW 4,000; ages 7–12 KRW 3,000; seniors KRW 2,500. Check proof and eligibility for exemptions including young children and Goseong residents. Tel. +82-33-680-3674.

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