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Songdo ConvensiA (송도컨벤시아)

27255 2024-03-29

123, Central-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon
+82-32-210-1111

Songdo ConvensiA, located in international conference complex in the center of Songdo City, is an international exhibition and convention center that takes 20 minutes from Incheon International Airport and 50 minutes from Seoul. It is the ideal venue for MICE, with an exhibition hall that can accommodate up to 900 booths, 20,000 people, 2 ballrooms that can accommodate 3,000 people, and a total of 35 small to mid-size meeting rooms.

Equipped with shopping infrastructure featuring 7 five-star hotels, Central Park, Incheon Art Center, Tri-Bowl and Triple Street, all within walking distance, Songdo ConvensiA is famous for its unique design. It is a feature-oriented convention center based on eco-friendly facilities and a advanced smart MICE system.

Jeju Museum of Art (제주도립미술관)

28906 2024-03-26

2894-78, 1100-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-710-4300

Located halfway up Hallasan Mountain, Jeju Museum of Art is a provincial art museum distinguished by its unique concrete exterior, designed to resemble a block of concrete floating on water. The museum's outside garden provides a serene setting, allowing visitor to take leisurely strolls among the sculptures installed throughout. Here, visitors can simultaneously appreciate the beauty of the island’s landscapes and the museum's art collection. Additionally, the museum features a rooftop garden, which offers panoramic views of the majestic Hallasan Mountain.

National Meteorological Museum of Korea (국립기상박물관)

0 2024-03-26

52 Songwol-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

A museum where one can look at Korea's meteorological observation history and technological development through exhibitions. The museum has the world's first rain gauge, invented in 1441, in the early Joseon dynasty. The museum operates approximately 350 meteorological observatories across Korea and focuses on promoting the uniqueness and excellence of Korea's meteorological science. There are permanent collections and special exhibitions. The permanent collections focus on the history of meteorological science in Korea. At the same time, the special exhibitions take a closer look at the history and information about meteorological science and natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes) that occurred in various regions of Korea. There are experience programs related to meteorological science, such as making a rain gauge or learning about rain gauges.

Citrus Museum (감귤박물관)

44628 2024-03-26

441 Hyodonsunhwan-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-760-6400

Citrus Museum is a themed museum dedicated to tangerines, a specialty of Jeju Island. It showcases the history of tangerines, their varieties, cultivation methods, and tangerine cultivation worldwide. Visitors can also purchase tangerine-related products at the Citrus Experience Center and Museum Shop. From November to February of the following year, visitors can experience tangerine harvesting. The café on the second floor offers various beverages made from tangerines.

Geoje Fishing Village Folk Museum (거제어촌민속전시관)

24944 2024-03-20

41 Jisepohaean-ro, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

Geoje Fishing Village Folk Museum is an exhibition hall dedicated to preserving and showcasing the traditional maritime culture and the history of fisheries in Korea. The museum operates with themes such as the Sea of Tradition, the Sea of Life, and the Sea of Experience. Visitors can view traditional fishing boats, gear, and daily tools used in Korean fishing villages. The museum also features an aquarium displaying rare fish species and a video room.

Charlotte Theater (샤롯데씨어터)

28346 2024-03-20

240 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

The Charlotte Theater, located near Lotte Tower in Jamsil, features an elegant and luxurious interior and exterior reminiscent of medieval Europe, providing a sophisticated setting for musical performances. With a short distance between the stage and the audience, spectators can vividly experience the actors' performances up close. It hosts productions such as The Phantom of the Opera and Jekyll & Hyde.

Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) Art Center (한전아트센터 공연장)

15753 2024-03-20

60, Hyoryeong-ro 72-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

The KEPCO Art Center is a cultural complex that provides opportunities to experience a diverse range of arts and culture. The Grand Theater's performances range from musicals and operas to classical and pop music. It offers excellent works that have undergone a rigorous selection process. The center's gallery, electricity museum and sports club are all located in one space, offering a one-stop exploration.

Universal Arts Center (유니버설아트센터)

17468 2024-03-19

664 Cheonho-daero, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

Universal Arts Center, inaugurated in 1981, stands as a prominent venue for performances. Renowned for its splendid and classic architectural interior, it is celebrated for its distinctiveness. Its main facilities include the Grand Theater, the Luna Hall capable of accommodating up to 300 guests for banquets, and an audience lounge. It serves as a harmonious space where performance venues, artistic community, and art educational institutions converge. Here, visitors can enjoy a diverse array of performances ranging from ballet and musicals to concerts.

Bank of Korea Money Museum (화폐박물관)

0 2024-03-18

39 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

This Renaissance-style three-story stone building is the museum of the Bank of Korea. The older Bank of Korea was established as the central bank of the Korean Empire in 1909 and has been designated as a National Historical Site. During the Japanese colonial period, the bank was renamed the Bank of Joseon, and the building was used as the main and head office of the Bank of Korea until 2001. The building has been used as the nation’s Money Museum since June 2001 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Bank of Korea. The museum has 13 exhibition rooms on two floors, with one basement floor and two above-ground floors. It holds special exhibitions of various currency and art collections to provide domestic and foreign visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the history and culture of currency. Visitors can learn about the Bank of Korea and the central banking system, as well as how to identify counterfeit notes and how money is produced and circulated. It is also a good place for children to learn about currencies from around the world. Advance reservations are required, and parking is not available. The museum can easily be reached via subway by getting off at Hoehyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 4) and exiting through Exit 7.

National Museum of Korea (국립중앙박물관)

337889 2024-03-18

137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

The National Museum of Korea houses a vast collection of over 420,000 artifacts from ancient times to the modern era in a wide range of topics, including art and culture. The museum houses a Children's Museum, where visitors can learn more about the nation's history through educational programs and experiences. The outdoor grounds feature pagodas and other stone artworks too large to be on display inside.

In addition to galleries with a wide array of national and international pieces, the National Museum of Korea is a stage for a number of cultural activities related to collection, preservation, research and analysis, social training, academic publications, intercultural exchange programs, concerts, and more.

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