- First published
- Oct 15, 2026
Gonam Shell Mound Museum
A prehistoric and folk-culture museum in Gonam-myeon, Taean. Its county tourism description introduces shell middens, Neolithic comb-pattern pottery and Bronze Age pottery as evidence of life along the west coast. The county records a reopening on 9 July 2026.
- Address
- 4270-6 Anmyeon-daero, Gonam-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea (고남패총박물관)
- Nearby transit
- Nearest rail station and current bus route/frequency were not verified. Check Taean County transport information and contact the museum for late arrivals.
- Hours
- County visitor guide: March–October 09:00–18:00; November–February 09:00–17:00; free admission. Closed Mondays, 1 January, and Lunar New Year and Chuseok days; if Monday is a public/substitute holiday, closed the following day. Two official pages disagree on final entry (30 vs 60 minutes before closing). Confirm on +82-41-670-5618.
The museum's official history records a reopening on 9 July 2026 following renovation closure in November 2024. An older closure note remains online and official pages differ on last admission (30 versus 60 minutes before closing). Verify before visiting.
Why go
Learn how discarded shells can reveal past diets and environments, and compare pottery and tools across prehistoric periods. Confirm which galleries and hands-on activities are currently available after renovation.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.