Iksan National Museum

The Iksan National Museum displays over 19,000 archaeological artifacts found in the region, including gilt bronze incense burners and wind bells from ancient times.

Established in 1994, this institution preserves artifacts from the Baekje kingdom period when Iksan served as one of Korea's four historical capital cities.

The museum features permanent exhibitions highlighting Buddhist heritage through artifacts discovered at the Mireuksa temple site, including the gold plate with sarira inscriptions.

Located at 362 Mireuksaji-ro, the museum operates from 9 AM to 6 PM Tuesday through Sunday, with free admission and guided tours available upon request.

The collection includes 33,786 excavation items from the surrounding area, making it the largest repository of Baekje period artifacts in North Jeolla Province.

Location: Iksan

Inception: 1994

Operator: 문화체육관광부 (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism)

Website: http://iksan.museum.go.kr

GPS coordinates: 36.01156,127.02867

Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:07