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HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드)

0 2024-03-15

40 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Located inside the Korea Tourism Organization Seoul Center, HiKR Ground is a Korean tourism publicity center where visitors can experience K-pop and view media art at the same time. The name 'HiKR Ground' embodies the meaning that Korea (KR) will greet ("Hi") global tourists and become a playground. Notably, it provides Korean tourism content in multiple ways for the younger generation to enjoy. On the first floor, there is a space to enjoy various media arts through the large media screen HiKR Wall, where visitors can see "Landscape of the New City" by media artist Lee Lee-nam, and Korean tourism videos submitted by global hallyu fans. On the second floor, visitors can make their own K-pop music videos using the XR Live Studio. At the window facing the restored Cheonggyecheon Stream, there is a mesmerizing artwork called ''North Wall'' by installation artist Suh Do-ho. On the third and fourth floors, visitors can get immersed in Korean local tourism through various arts, experiences, and exhibitions.

Jeju Folklore & Natural History Museum (제주민속자연사박물관)

45090 2024-03-13

40 Samseong-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-710-7708

The Jeju Folklore & Natural History Museum showcases the island's unique traditional culture and natural environment. It features exhibits on Jeju’s natural history, folklore, marine life, and an interactive Jeju Experience Center. Enhancing visitor engamgent, the museum includes dioramas and animated films. A highlight of the Sea Exhibition Hall is the 13m-long skeleton of a Bryde's whale, discovered dead on a jeju beach in 2004.

Lotte World Aquarium (롯데월드 아쿠아리움)

19438 2024-03-12

B1, 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Lotte World Aquarium, located in Lotte World Mall, is an aquarium that replicates the marine ecosystems of the world's five oceans. It exhibits over 55,000 marine animals of 650 species. It features a Marine Eco Hall, an Amazon River Hall, and a Penguin Hall. Visitors can participate in various programs such as feeding sessions for different animals including penguins and jellyfish touch experiences, allowing them to get up close with marine life.

Haenyeo Museum (해녀박물관)

60844 2024-03-12

26 Haenyeobangmulgwan-gil, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-782-9898

The culture of Jeju's female divers, known as haenyeo, which has been inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It exhibits the history of Jeju's haenyeo culture dating back to ancient times, with all the exhibits donated by the haenyeo themselves. The museum even features a replica of a haenyeo's house and provides detailed exhibitions on their food culture, upbringing, semi-agricultural and semi-fishing culture, yeongdeunggut, and more.

Lotte World Folk Museum (롯데월드 민속박물관)

43177 2024-03-12

240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-411-4762

Lotte World Folk Museum, located within Lotte World, is a museum showcasing the ancient lifestyles of Korea. It exhibits artifacts from the prehistoric era to the Japanese colonial period, divided by historical eras. Particularly noteworthy is the miniature village, featuring over two thousand dolls at a scale of 1:8, depicting various aspects of life during the Joseon dynasty, including the four seasons, seasonal customs, four ceremonial occasions, and the lives of the yangban and commoners with remarkable realism.

Teddy Bear Museum Jeju (테디베어뮤지엄제주)

276629 2024-03-12

31 Jungmungwangwang-ro 110beon-gil, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-738-7600

Teddy Bear Museum Jeju is a themed museum dedicated to teddy bears. It showcases rare teddy bears collected from around the world and also introduces the history of humanity in the 20th century. The adorable teddy bears make it popular among children. Visitors can enjoy performances by Elvis Teddy at the Elvis Theater every 15 minutes. There are also outdoor gardens, a souvenir shop, and a café available.

Hello Kitty Island (헬로키티아일랜드)

82139 2024-03-12

340 Hanchang-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-792-6114

Hello Kitty Island is a Hello Kitty-themed museum featuring a ground floor exhibition hall, a 3D theater, a curated gallery, and a gift shop. On the second floor, there's a Hello Kitty Café, while the third floor boasts an outdoor maze garden. With its adorable interior and beloved characters, it's popular among children. Within a 10-minute drive, visitors can also explore the World Automobile & Piano Museum and the Figure Museum Jeju.

KT&G Sangsangmadang Arts Space (Hongik University) (KT&G 상상마당(홍대))

57070 2024-03-12

65 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-330-6227

KT&G Sangsangmadang Arts Space is a multifaceted cultural space established in 2007. Spanning 660 meters with a total floor area of 3,366 meters, it features facilities such as a theater, a concert hall, a design square, a gallery, and cafés. It offers opportunities for close engagement with culture. Located near Hongik University Station, it boasts excellent accessibility and attracts many visitors due to its diverse attractions.

Jeju Folk Village (제주민속촌)

96866 2024-03-11

631-34, Minsokhaean-ro, Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-787-4501

Jeju Folk Village reproduces the old life of Jeju in the 19th century. More than 100 traditional Jeju houses and folk culture are being recreated and exhibited through archival research. The village is planted with local trees and flowers from Jeju and Korea, so visitors can enjoy flowers in all seasons. It features themed exhibition halls, model houses, and traditional folk games, attracting numerous visitors.

King Sejong The Great Museum (세종대왕박물관)

22712 2024-03-08

56, Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-969-8851

King Sejong The Great Museum is a cultural complex located in the heart of Seoul, near Gwanghwamun Plaza.The Hangeul Room exhibits documents published during the reign of King Sejong, the Science Room displays Cheugugi and celestial planisphere, and the Korean Traditional Music Room showcases various traditional Korean musical instruments. The Biography Room features Portrait of King Sejong and paintings depicting scenes from his life. Outdoors, there are statues of King Sejong, the scahe sundial, the clepsydra, and Cheugugi.

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