Korean Modern Music Hall

A museum, library and archive in Pyeongtaek dedicated to modern Korean music, connecting popular music with broader social and cultural history.

Before deciding to visit

Dates / opening window: Checked against sources
Current sources conflict. Pyeongtaek City's operator directory lists the library and sound hall at 10:00-18:00, while VISITKOREA still lists March-October 10:00-17:00 and November-February 10:00-16:00. Mondays and legal public holidays are closed unless a current notice says otherwise.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
Pyeongtaek City Library — Korean Modern Music Hall directory VISITKOREA
Location: Checked against sources
147 Pyeongtaekho-gil, Hyeondeok-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
Pyeongtaek City Library — Korean Modern Music Hall directory Korean Modern Music Hall — official directions
Getting there / returning: Checked against sources
Official directions list local bus 82-2 to Pyeongtaekho Art Museum, bus 82-1 to Palgakjeong Entrance followed by about a 10-minute walk, and intercity bus 8340 to Gwon-gwan 2-ri Entrance followed by about a 20-minute walk. Return-service timing was not independently checked.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
Korean Modern Music Hall — official directions
Booking / entry conditions: Not separately verified
A current reservation rule for ordinary museum visits was not independently verified. Special programs and room rentals use separate application systems.
Price / extra fees: Checked against sources
General admission is listed as free.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
VISITKOREA
On-site language support: Checked against sources
The operator network provides official English, Japanese and Chinese website interfaces for library-use information. This confirms multilingual digital guidance, not foreign-language staff or interpretation at the music hall itself.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
Pyeongtaek City Library — English Pyeongtaek City Library — Japanese Pyeongtaek City Library — Chinese
Overseas booking / payment: Checked against sources
Pyeongtaek City Library membership rules explicitly accept a foreigner registration card as official identification for eligible members, with eligibility tied to Gyeonggi residence or Pyeongtaek work/study/service/business status. Together with multilingual operator websites, this confirms a supported foreign-resident library path. Tourist-only special-program registration and payment remain untested.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
Pyeongtaek City Library — English Pyeongtaek City Library — Japanese Pyeongtaek City Library — Chinese Pyeongtaek City Library — membership and borrowing rules
Accessibility: Checked against sources
Accessible-tourism guidance confirms accessible parking, a ramped approach, step-free main doorway, elevator and a nearby accessible restroom. This supports the main visitor route, not every archive shelf or event setup.
Practical facts checked: Oct 3, 2026
Accessible Tourism — Korean Modern Music Hall

Official information

Exterior of the Korea Soriter complex in Pyeongtaek, home to the Korean Modern Music Hall, with a glass-fronted building and covered entrance. — Korean Modern Music Hall at the Korea Soriter complex in Pyeongtaek.
Korea Tourism Organization / KOGL Type 3Sources & further reading

Why it matters now

The hall's operating information was re-checked in October 2026. Pyeongtaek City's current library directory now conflicts with the seasonal hours still shown by VISITKOREA, so the discrepancy is surfaced rather than hidden. A 2025 accessible-tourism audit also confirms a ramped entrance, step-free doorway, elevator, accessible parking and an accessible restroom nearby.

Why go

It gives music-focused travelers historical context for Korean popular music beyond current idol releases and concert schedules.

Practical Korea

Plan the visit

Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.

Open travel information →

Getting thereOpen guide →147 Pyeongtaekho-gil, Hyeondeok-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do

Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →Current Pyeongtaek City Library directory lists the Korean Modern Music Hall library and sound hall at 10:00-18:00, while VISITKOREA still shows seasonal 10:00-17:00 / 10:00-16:00 hours. Because the current operator directory and tourism listing disagree, check the hall's current notice before a special trip. Closed Mondays and public holidays unless a notice says otherwise.

Food & eatingOpen guide →

Area guideOpen guide →

See something outdated?

Send a quick report. The editorial team will review it rather than changing the page automatically.

Community

Comments & local observations

Share what you saw, ask a question, or add useful context for other readers. Comments are public immediately and may also inform future editorial research.

No comments yet. Be the first to add useful context.