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63 Art (63아트)

45470 2024-03-05

50, 63-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-780-6382

63 Art is located on the 60th floor of 63 Square, a landmark building by the Hangang River. The opening of this exhibition space in the observatory of the building allows the visitors to the 63 Square to enjoy not only the breathtaking view of Seoul and the Hangang River but also works of art. Three special exhibitions are held across the year.

Goseong Dinosaur Museum (고성공룡박물관)

41376 2024-03-05

618 Jaranman-ro, Hai-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Goseong Dinosaur Museum is located in the Sangjogam Park, which is renowned as the world's largest dinosaur footprint fossil site. Sangjogam is where the first dinosaur footprints were discovered in South Korea. The museum features five exhibition halls and a theater. Visitors can see genuine egg fossils of Oviraptor and Protoceratops, as well as dinosaur models. The museum is connected to the Sangjogam Beach, where dinosaur footprints are preserved.

Kyung-In Museum of Fine Art (경인미술관)

25776 2024-03-04

11-4, Insadong 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-733-4448

Kyung-In Museum of Fine Art is located in Insa-dong. It has six exhibition rooms, an atelier, an outdoor exhibition area, and a traditional tea house. It hosts outdoor concerts in spring and fall, and Q&A sessions with authors can also be found as well. The traditional tea house offers about 15 types of traditional Korean tea in a space that overlooks the garden.

Whanki Art Museum (환기미술관)

11961 2024-03-04

63, Jahamun-ro 40-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-391-7701

Whanki Art Museum exhibits the works of Kim Whanki (1913-1974), the pioneer of Korean abstract art. Kim was inspired by traditional features such as Korean mountains and streams, the sky, moons and clouds, the white porcelain and traditional patterns, and worked to express them in abstract forms through points, lines, and surfaces. The main collection features nearly 300 works by Kim. One can also find an art shop and a café.

Ceramic Palace Hall (세라믹 팔레스 홀)

17444 2024-03-04

90 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Ceramic Palace Hall, situated on the second basement floor of the Milal Art Center, is adorned with aesthetically pleasing pastel-colored ceramic walls. Designed for acoustic excellence, it ensures that every instrument played is heard with clarity. Primarily, it serves as a venue for various concerts, with a particular emphasis on classical music, including piano recitals, chamber music festivals, and violin concerts. Additionally, it offers venue rental services, catering to a range of events.

P.Atteul (Pig Museum) (피아뜰(돼지보러오면돼지))

15963 2024-02-29

133 Imosan-ro 372beon-gil, Yul-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-641-7540

P.Atteul is a petting farm where children can interact with a variety of animals, including pigs. It features a Pig Museum with more than 300 pig-related collectibles, a sandbox, a mini ball pool, a bloack playground, a picnic area, an animal ecology center, and a theater. It is also equipped with amenities, such as a coffe shop, convenience store, and souvenir shop. In addition, visitors can feed animals and enjoy the ecoswing program, a safe, non-motorized flight experience.

Haewoojae Museum (Mr. Toilet House) (해우재)

37647 2024-02-29

9 Jangan-ro 458beon-gil, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-271-9777

Haewoojae Museum is the world's only toilet-shaped museum. Its name means "a house to relieve one’s concerns," a term used in temples when referring to the restroom. It includes an exhibition hall, a library, and an experience center. The permanent exhibition on the first floor introduces the history and science of toilets from the 1950s to the present. The second floor hosts special exhibitions. The children's experience center offers the opportunity of learning about the digestive process in the human body.

Jinhae Museum of Changwon City (창원시립진해박물관)

22848 2024-02-28

52 Jungwondong-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Jinhae Museum of Changwon City is situated on the first and second floors of Jinhaetap Tower within Jehwangsan Park in Changwon. The museum houses facilities like a History and Folk Library, showcasing a collection of over a hundred artifacts, an Exhibition Room, and an Observation Tower. Visitors have the opportunity to gain insights into the lifestyle of ancestors by delving into Jinhae's history and exploring the artifacts. The museum also offers video presentations that highlight the historical changes in the Jinhae area and its significant sites.

Junk Art Gallery (5Factory) 정크아트갤러리(오대호 아트팩토리)

29860 2024-02-26

1434 Gagok-ro, Angseong-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

The Junk Art Gallery showcases robots and sculptures crafted from industrial waste, housing nearly 1,300 works by Oh Daeho, Korea's pioneering "junk artist." Visitors can explore the mechanics behind the creations and grasp the significance of environmental conservation. The gallery also offers artbot-making workshops and hosts magic shows every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 and 14:00.

Gamman Creative Community Space (감만창의문화촌)

0 2024-02-26

84-1 Uam-ro, Nam-gu, Busan

Gamman Creative Community Space, transformed from a former school, mirrors modern Korea's vibrant culture with elements like playground equipment and classroom hallways. This unique venue hosts a variety of events all year round, including movie screenings, classical music festivals, diverse activities and performances, fairy tale photo zones, open studio events, and food trucks, making it a dynamic hub for community engagement and cultural experiences.

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