- First published
- Oct 15, 2026
Korea Postal Museum (Cheonan)
The Korea Postal Museum in Cheonan introduces the history of Korean postal and financial services, from the launch of modern postal service in 1884 to the present. Exhibits include letterboxes and postal uniforms from Korea and abroad; the museum also presents hands-on writing and rubbing activities. Check the special Saturday closure notice before visiting.
- Address
- 11-14 Yangjimal 1-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea (유량동, 우정박물관)
- Nearby transit
- The operator's directions mention city buses 51 and 52 from near Cheonan Station or Cheonan Bus Terminal. The published service frequency may be irregular; verify current stops and schedules on your travel date.
- Hours
- Visitor page: 09:00–18:00, free admission. The museum homepage lists closures on Sundays, public holidays and major holiday periods, while the detailed visitor page separately notes a current Saturday closure. Call +82-41-560-5900 before visiting on weekends or holidays. Activity schedules and booking conditions require separate confirmation.
The operator's dedicated visitor page was checked on 10 November 2026. It lists 09:00–18:00 opening and free admission. The homepage says Sundays and public holidays are closed; the detailed page separately warns that Saturdays are currently closed due to internal circumstances. Phone ahead for weekend visits.
Why go
Compare postal uniforms and letterboxes from different countries and explore the history of Korea's mail service through letter-writing and stamp-themed rubbing activities. Confirm whether each activity is running on the day.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.