Places
- First published
- Oct 18, 2026
Jeonil Building 245
A heritage and cultural building on Geumnam-ro in Gwangju, with May 18 democracy movement exhibitions on floors 9–10 and a regional tourism center on floor 2. Exhibition hours differ from general building hours.
- Address
- 245 Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
- Hours
- General building: 09:00–22:00 (to 21:00 in winter). Memorial exhibitions on floors 9–10 and the tourism center/library: 10:00–19:00; last entry 30 minutes before closing. Closed January 1, Seollal and Chuseok. Floor hours vary; offices on floors 5–7 are not open to the public. Confirm any separate ticket or reservation rules with the operator.
Do not assume the building's late closing time also applies to the memorial exhibitions. The official guide distinguishes floor-by-floor hours and restricted areas.
Why go
See exhibits and preserved evidence relating to the May 18 Democracy Movement, and use the tourism information center when planning a trip.
Practical Korea
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.
Getting thereFind directions on NAVER Map ↗245 Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →General building: 09:00–22:00 (to 21:00 in winter). Memorial exhibitions on floors 9–10 and the tourism center/library: 10:00–19:00; last entry 30 minutes before closing. Closed January 1, Seollal and Chuseok. Floor hours vary; offices on floors 5–7 are not open to the public. Confirm any separate ticket or reservation rules with the operator.
Food & eatingOpen guide →
Area guideOpen guide →