Ojukheon House & Municipal Museum (강릉시 오죽헌/시립박물관)

17.8Km 2022-12-26

24, Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-640-3301

Ojukheon House, a Treasure, is an important house which shows the lifestyle and architectual style of the early Joseon dynasty. It is one of the oldest preserved Korean houses. Yulgok Yi-I, one of Korea's most noted scholars, was born here to Sin Saimdang. In rememberance of his birth, the Yulgok Festival is held annually at Ojukheon. There are many traditional materials and regional remains which are displayed in the private museum. A painting of Yulgok is hanging in Munseongsa (the ancestral shrine of Yulgok). More artwork by the Yulgok family are on display in the Yulgok Memorial Hall. In addition, various Buddhist artwork, ceramics, pictures and common living appliances are on display in the Folk Tradition Hall, History Culture Hall, and the outdoor exhibition area.

G-BASE (지베이스)

17.8Km 2024-03-18

6 Geumseong-ro 56beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do (2nd floor, Geumhak-dong)

G-BASE boasts a unique collection of Gunpla (Gundam Plastic Models) and other figurines from popular TV shows like Mazinger Z, Dragon Ball, and One Piece. The collection is so extensive that it could easily be mistaken for an exhibition space dedicated to figurines, rather than a café. Additionally, it offers figurines for sale. Entrance to the café requires a fee, which includes a beverage. Coveniently located, the café is just about 500 meters from Gangneung Wolhwa Street.

Gangneung Museum of Art (강릉시립미술관)

17.9Km 2023-07-27

46 , Hwabusan-ro 40beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gangneung Museum of Art was opened in September 2006 and re-opened as a museum managed by the city of Gangneung in April 2014. Gangneung Museum of Art has nearly 530,000 m² of exhibition space across two floors, and the building also has a view of Gangneung’s city center as well. The museum hosts exhibitions that allow everyone to communicate through artworks, not just artists, and is trying to expand cultural education in the city by providing various experience programs. In addition to special exhibitions by famous Korean and international artists, there are also frequent exhibitions based on the local colors of Gangwon-do and the people of Gangneung, offering an opportunity to get a deeper understanding of Gangneung.

Olive Young - Gangneung Daehangno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 강릉대학로)

17.9Km 2024-04-22

19, Sindaehak-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

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Ojukheon House (강릉 오죽헌)

17.9Km 2024-05-24

24 Yulgok-ro 3139beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-660-3301

Ojukheon House was where Yi I (penname Yulgok; scholar and politician of the Joseon Period) was born. It was built during the early Joseon dynasty and was designated as a Treasure in 1963 for its historical value.

Inside the house is Mongryongsil, where Yi I was born. The household complex also features the household shrine (Munseongsa), the sarangchae (men's quarters), Eojaegak Pavilion, Yulgok Memorial Hall, and Gangneung Municipal Museum. Since 1961, the city of Gangneung has held a memorial ceremony at Yulgok Memorial Hall from October 25 to 26.

Gangneung Gaja (강릉가자)

17.9Km 2024-10-15

3, Munhwaui-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-644-9289

This is a house that serves delicious fried pig’s feet. The best menu at this restaurant is fried pigs' feet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do.