- First published
- Oct 14, 2026
Hwaseong Independence Movement Memorial
Hwaseong Independence Movement Memorial presents the city's independence movement history, with permanent and changing exhibitions and a children's exhibition room. General exhibitions and the children's area have different hours and group booking rules.
- Address
- 34 Jeamgoju-ro, Hyangnam-eup, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
- Nearby transit
- The museum is at 34 Jeamgoju-ro, Hyangnam-eup. No nearby railway station or reliable walking time was verified. Check buses, taxis and return transport in the official directions and a live transit map.
- Hours
- General exhibitions 10:00–18:00 (last admission 17:00), free; 20+ general groups should reserve. Children's gallery 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:20), closed 12:00–13:00 for cleaning. Under 10 visitors may walk in; groups of 10+ need advance weekday Tue–Fri session reservations (not on weekends/holidays). Closed Mondays (next day if a Monday holiday), January 1 and the day of Lunar New Year/Chuseok. Free parking, wheelchair/stroller loan with ID; +82-31-5189-1950.
Current operator information distinguishes general exhibitions (10:00–18:00, last admission 17:00) from the children's room (10:00–17:00, last admission 16:20). The children's room closes 12:00–13:00 for cleaning, and groups of 10+ must book weekday Tue–Fri slots.
Why go
Learn about Hwaseong's independence history and visit a dedicated children's gallery. General admission and parking are free. General exhibition groups of 20 or more and children's gallery groups of 10 or more follow different reservation thresholds.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.