Taean Oil Spill Recovery Memorial Hall

A museum on the 2007 Taean oil spill, the coastal cleanup and the history of volunteer efforts. It is on Cheollipo 1-gil in Sowon-myeon, Taean.

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Dates / opening window: Taean County official hours: March–October 09:00–18:00; November–February 09:00–17:00. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Free entry. Closed Mondays, January 1, Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok Day; if Monday is a substitute holiday, closure moves to the following day. Recheck changes: 041-670-2925.
Location: 120, Cheollipo 1-gil, Sowon-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea (충청남도 태안군 소원면 천리포1길 120)
Getting there / returning: From Taean Intercity Bus Terminal, check the local buses bound for Manripo or Cheollipo and confirm the correct stop. The official driving route approaches Taean and Manripo via Seosan IC; museum parking is listed. Bus stops and departure times require confirmation.

Address: 120, Cheollipo 1-gil, Sowon-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea (충청남도 태안군 소원면 천리포1길 120)
Nearby transit: From Taean Intercity Bus Terminal, check the local buses bound for Manripo or Cheollipo and confirm the correct stop. The official driving route approaches Taean and Manripo via Seosan IC; museum parking is listed. Bus stops and departure times require confirmation.
Hours: Taean County official hours: March–October 09:00–18:00; November–February 09:00–17:00. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Free entry. Closed Mondays, January 1, Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok Day; if Monday is a substitute holiday, closure moves to the following day. Recheck changes: 041-670-2925.

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태안군청 오감관광Official visitor guide to Taean Oil Spill Recovery Memorial HallCheck seasonal opening hours and closure days before travelling.

Why it matters now

Ahead of the 19th anniversary of the 2007 accident, visitors can reflect on the coast's environmental and community history. The museum's official visitor guide was checked on 11 November 2026.

Why go

Explore the accident and recovery through exhibitions and audiovisual presentations, and reflect on the efforts of local residents and volunteers.

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Getting thereFrom Taean Intercity Bus Terminal, check the local buses bound for Manripo or Cheollipo and confirm the correct stop. The official driving route approaches Taean and Manripo via Seosan IC; museum parking is listed. Bus stops and departure times require confirmation.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗120, Cheollipo 1-gil, Sowon-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea (충청남도 태안군 소원면 천리포1길 120)

Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →Taean County official hours: March–October 09:00–18:00; November–February 09:00–17:00. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Free entry. Closed Mondays, January 1, Lunar New Year's Day and Chuseok Day; if Monday is a substitute holiday, closure moves to the following day. Recheck changes: 041-670-2925.

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