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Ulsan Petroglyph Museum (울산암각화박물관)

2021-02-22

254, Bangudaean-gil, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
+82-52-229-4797

Ulsan Petroglyph Museum was established on May 30, 2008 at the entrance to Petroglyphs of Bangudae Terrace (National Treasure No. 285) in Ulju-gun. The museum displays 311 exhibit materials and has an exhibition hall, a storage room, a research lab, and an audiovisual room.

The exhibition hall presents models of petroglyphs of Bangudae and petroglyphs of Cheonjeon-ri (National Treasure No. 147), an educational video introducing the petroglyphs, a children’s hall, and family activity facilities. Visitors can observe reproductions of famous petroglyphs at the outdoor exhibit.

Mokpo Modern History Museum II (목포근대역사관 2관)

2021-12-07

18, Beonhwa-ro, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-270-8728

Mokpo Modern History Museum II is located in what was first built in June 1920 as the Mokpo branch of the Oriental Development Company. This Renaissance-style building dates back to the Japanese colonial era and serves as a reminder of the Korea's past.

Alive Museum (Insa-dong Branch) [박물관은 살아있다(인사동점)]

2024-03-15

(B1 and B2, Daeil Building), 12, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-1544-8506

The Alive Museum is a media theme park located in Insa-dong. The exhibition here is made up of optical illusion art, large objet, and digital media pieces, which allow you to delve into the land of mystery. It is made up of different sections like the Insadong Photo Studio, Game Village, and the Toy Village.

Fine Art Gallery Art Link (갤러리 아트링크)

2019-03-19

66-17, Yulgok-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-738-0738

Opened in March 2003, the Fine Art Gallery Art Link is a gallery that displays art pieces while creating an opportunity for patrons to meet the art and artists. The gallery also contributes to communication between modern art and people through online and offline channels.

World Jewellery Museum (세계장신구박물관)

2023-09-21

2, Bukchon-ro 5na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-1610

Situated in the gallery district in the back alley of Samcheong-dong (east of Gyeongbokgung Palace), the World Jewellery Museum houses 3,000 jewelry pieces from 60 countries, which have been collected over 30 years. Of which, 1,000 have been selected for display. The first floor contains an Amber Wall that goes back as far as 50 million years, the Golden Hall (El Dorado), the Necklace Hall, and the solemn Alter of the Cross. The second floor holds a mask wall, rings, beads and ivory as well as modern jewelry.

Geomdan Prehistory Museum (인천 검단선사박물관)

2021-08-13

7, Gosanhu-ro 121beon-gil, Seo-gu, Incheon
+82-32-440-6790

In 1999, an excavation for cultural relics was carried out in the area of Geomdan. As a result of the excavation, various relics and remains from the Bronze Age and Old Stone Age to the Joseon period were found, leading to the opening of the Geomdan Prehistory Museum on November 27, 2008. The museum showcases the lifestyle of prehistoric times and offers hands-on programs.

Incheon Metropolitan City Museum (인천광역시립박물관)

2021-03-12

26, Cheongnyang-ro 160beon-gil, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon
+82-32-440-6750

With a 60-year history, Incheon Metropolitan City Museum has served as a cultural space for Incheon citizens and was reopened on July 10, 2006 with even more more spacious exhibition halls and facilities. The museum provides exhibitions, musical performances and other cultural and social events for the public. Close to Incheon Palmido Island, the museum allows visitors to learn the history of Incheon as well as enjoy the breathtaking ocean view. The museum's exhibition halls outline the history of Incheon through different periods, including the opening of the port and after liberation.

National Hangeul Museum (국립한글박물관)

2022-12-15

139, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2124-6200

The National Hangeul Museum was established to preserve, spread, and develop the Korean alphabet, Hangeul. The museum showcases the history and value of Korean orthography, Korean’s most-valued cultural asset, through exhibitions, activities, and education. Occupying over 11,322 ㎡, the museum has one basement level and three ground levels, along with an outdoor grass field and rest area perfect for cultural events, exhibits, and education.

The museum is comprised of the Hangeul library on the first floor, a permanent exhibition hall, ㅎ Café, and cultural product shop on the second floor, and a planned exhibition hall and Hangeul playground for children and foreigners on the third floor.

Aqua Planet Ilsan (아쿠아플라넷 일산)

2022-12-16

282, Hallyu world-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-960-8500

Aqua Planet Ilsan offers various marine life that is hard to see in daily life. The aquarium provides visitors a chance to learn the value of marine ecosystems and the importance of ecosystem preservation.

Nokcheongja Museum (녹청자박물관)

2021-10-23

54, Doyoji-ro, Seo-gu, Incheon
+82-32-563-4341

Since opening in 2002, the Nokcheongja Museum has been preserving and exhibiting academic materials about the Green Celadon Kiln Site, a Historic Site designated in 1970. It is the only museum dedicated to celadons in Incheon. The museum is divided into the History Exhibition Hall where visitors can observe the celadon making process and the Special Exhibition Hall that displays modern-day celadons. In addition to the two indoor exhibition halls, the museum also has an outdoor exhibition site with a collection of approximately 200 donated potteries, ranging from traditional to recently trending designs.

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