- First published
- Oct 13, 2026
Go Bok-su Music Museum
Go Bok-su Music Museum at 9 Jungang 1-gil in Ulsan's Jung-gu is a small popular-music heritage venue adapted from a former home. The Korea Tourism Organization describes a ground-floor display about Ulsan singer Go Bok-su, best known for 'Living Away from Home' (Tahyangsari), and singer Hwang Geum-sim, with a cultural space upstairs.
- Address
- 9 Jungang 1-gil, Jung-gu, Ulsan (울산광역시 중구 중앙1길 9)
- Nearby transit
- It is part of Jung-gu's old-town walking area near Culture Street, the historic Dongheon and the clock-tower intersection. Current bus routes and walking times have not been independently verified.
- Hours
- Current 2026 opening hours, closure days, admission and cafe operating status could not be verified from an up-to-date operator notice. Check with Jung-gu tourism before visiting.
The location appears in both the Korea Tourism Organization's heritage listing and Jung-gu's official downtown walking itinerary. The previously described downstairs/upstairs layout is not a confirmed guarantee of 2026 opening hours, free admission or cafe operation.
Why go
Walk through Ulsan's old downtown and explore early Korean popular-music history, including displays of historical instruments and portraits. The official Jung-gu downtown itinerary also includes the city's art museum, Culture Street and historic Ulsan Dongheon. Verify any upstairs cafe or gallery access directly.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.