Introduction:

As the only natural energy source available in Korea, coal played its part as an important fuel for the industrial development of the nation. Now that the country relies more on cleaner energy sources, the demand for coal has been in steady decline an

 
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Information Introduction As the only natural energy source available in Korea, coal played its part as an important fuel for the industrial development of the nation
Now that the country relies more on cleaner energy sources, the demand for coal has been in steady decline and the coal industry is gradually losing its significance
The Taebaek Coal Museum is a place where you can learn about the history of Korea’s coal industry through the well-organized exhibitions
* The exhibitions will win the attention of visitors because: i) the unique story-telling method of the exhibitions is both interesting and eye-catching; ii) the exhibitions are presented in a way that facilitates the visitors’ understanding and take advantage of a spacious venue; iii) excavation and coal-collecting techniques are demonstrated by means of videos and mannequins; iv) various technologies are integrated into the simulation system, including special lighting, sound effects, and other mechanisms to enhance reality
Administration Taebaek Coal Museum Founding Organization Taebaek-si Managing Organization Taebaek Coal Museum Structure Size Site area: 23,811㎡ / 3 underground and 1 above gound floors Collections Status Rocks, mine products, fossils, equipment, historical records, Etc
Exhibition Hall Information * First Floor: Symbolic sculptures and exhibitions (‘Geology’ Hall, ‘Making and Finding of Coal’ Hall, ‘Mining and Using of Coal’ Hall, ‘Mine Safety’ Hall, ‘Mine Policies’ Hall, ‘Life in Mine’ Hall, ‘Taebaek Region’ Hall, sample shaft)
Outdoor Hall 1: Small-sized excavating equipment, mineral rocks organized by types
Outdoor Hall 2: Reproduction of a mining shaft, 4 cars of an actual shaft tram
Field Exhibitions: Medium-and large-sized excavating equipment and mine facilities are exhibited
Admission / Participation Fees * Individual - Adults 2,000 won / Youths 1,500 won / Children 700 won * Group - Adults 1,500 won / Youths 1,000 won / Children 500 won Parking Facilities 5 sectors, 800 car parking lot Parking Fee Large cars 4,000 won / Small cars 2,000 won / Two-wheeled vehicle 1,200 won Homepage coalmuseum
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Taebaek Coal Museum Reviews:
SounL:    Hangaram;For Those Who Love Art
WUZ:    Not too many shops for its size;It's a MALL
SounLT:    Most of the famous pieces are gone...;every step is a piece of art
WUZ:    Quaint;Nice walk after dinner
zhangOU:    a beautiful gate, sitting in the m...;Sits proudly in the middle of traf...
tianO:    Just simply loved everything!;Interesting Place - worth a visit
dH:    Exclusive centre;Free area to come hang out
tianO:    De Moon Korean restaurant at the s...;Didn't even look at the merchandis...
dH:    Behold by the View;On top of the world
KTL:    Good food and authentic atmosphere;Fun visit with many interesting si...