Mokpo Modern History Museum: Integrated Admission to Halls 1 & 2 and Nearby Cafe Chacha

Mokpo Modern History Museum is a must-visit destination in Mokpo, preserving the traces of the modern city since its opening as a port. Hall 1, the former Japanese Consulate, and Hall 2, the former Mokpo branch of the Oriental Development Company, utilize their original buildings to offer distinct atmospheres and exhibitions. A single ticket grants access to both, making it an efficient visit.

Hall 1, a national historic site built in 1900, systematically presents Mokpo's history from the Mokpojin naval base to its transformation into a modern port city during the Japanese colonial period. It also covers anti-Japanese resistance movements like the March 1st Movement and Mokpo's April 8th Independence Movement. Hall 2 vividly portrays modern life in Mokpo and the hardships of Japanese economic exploitation. The integrated admission fee for both halls is 2,000 KRW for adults.

Near the Modern History Museum, Cafe Chacha is a new cafe renovated from an old house registered as a national cultural heritage. This cafe retains the original structure of the historic space while transforming it into a modern establishment, offering visitors a unique experience to enjoy drinks and desserts in a historical setting. It is highly recommended to include Cafe Chacha as part of a travel itinerary along the Modern History and Culture Street, alongside the Mokpo Modern History Museum.