The Independence Hall of Korea 독립기념관

For visitors, the regional center of Cheonan is best known as the home of Independence Hall, a truly awesome memorial to Korean independence and one of Korea's best museums.
You step in the Main Exhibition Hall and make your way through the museum's seven exhibitions, most of which are dedicated to various aspects of the anti-Japanese struggle. The countless exhibits and photos on display are fascinating, especially if you have an interest in Korean history.

Exhibition Hall 1
Historical and cultural artifacts from Korea’s 5,000-year history, primarily from the prehistoric age to the late Joseon Dynasty

Exhibition Hall 2
Collections and historical pieces detailing the harsh realities of Japanese imperialism and the adversity of the nation in the late 19th century

Exhibition Hall 3
Historical photographs of patriotic independence movements such as the Uibyeong (righteous army) Movement, Enlightenment Movement, and National Debt Repayment Movement

Exhibition Hall 4
Historical records related to independence movements in the 1910s including the March 1st Independence Movement

Exhibition Hall 5
Dioramas, models, and images related to the armed resistance and independence movements of the Independence Army (organized by the Korean Provisional Government) as well as other armies in Manchuria and elsewhere

Exhibition Hall 6
Artifacts related to resistance movements against Japanese colonial rule such as the National Culture Protection Movement, various social movements, and the Korean Provisional Government

Exhibition Hall 7
An experience hall and displays that use state-of-the-art technology to help visitors experience Korean history and the spirit of “Love the Country”

230 Namhwa-ri, Mokcheon-eup, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea

82-41-560-0114

Free

From November to February, it opens at 09:30 to 16:00. And in case of holidays, it opens on Monday.