Gwangju National Museum

Worth visiting if you’re into Buddhist art or ceramics. A fair bit of history about the surrounding area and historical power struggles. Also some information on prehistory of the area. The museum is small and definitely has a more academic/teaching feel than entertaining, so probably better for older visitors. Free entry. Nice park like grounds to walk around.

A well documented museum showcasing historical findings of jeolla region during three kingdom period.

This museum is free and have a lot of good pieces of art. Most of it is ceramic work, some historic pieces and some strange things. You can visit in one hour and combine with other museum like the beautiful museum of art of the folk museum (didnt do it).

Great way to spend a couple of hours. The burial pods are neat. It is free to enter.

Beautiful place, learning about history of Gwangju and Korea. Helpful staff. Cheerful kindergarten and maybe high school attendance...

At the Gwangju National Museum, you can see beautiful Bronze Age artifacts from Korea. Including the bell with 8-thumbs, it is enough to enjoy the essence of the Korean Peninsula's Bronze Age culture. The Gwangju National Museum is directly accessible from the highway IC, so it has excellent accessibility and free admission. Exhibits are arranged systematically and according to historical flow, so you can see the history of the Korean Peninsula at a glance.

Unfortunately when I visit there, they only open for the 2nd floor. So, not much to see. But, still you can see old paintings from some famous historical korean painters. And the park is also clean and nice.

Gwangju National Museum was established in the late 1970's. The museum consists of many historical artifacts and artworks regarding buddhism and earthenware from sinan, Goryeo, silla, Bajae and Jaseon dynasties. The museum was developed to promote the prehistoric culture in Korea. Pets are not allowed at this place. There is no entry fee for this museum. And parking facility is also free. The museum closes on government holidays.