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Seongho Museum (성호박물관)

Seongho Museum (성호박물관)

2021-02-24

131, Seongho-ro, Sangnok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-481-2574

Seongho Museum was built by the municipality of Ansan in memory of Seongho Yi Ik (1681-1763), a great Neo-Confucian scholar from Ansan, to house his personal academic works and associated artifacts. The museum was opened in May 2002 and has on exhibit the personal handwritten materials and works of Yi Ik and other relics related to his studies and philosophy.

Major exhibits include Yi Ik’s handwritten poems and letters, the Seongho literary book, and books written by Toegye Yi Hwang, Misu Heo Bok, Bangye Yu Hyeong-won, and Dasan Jeong Yak-yong, most of which are the original copies. There are also a significant number of relics on exhibit that were once owned by individual collectors.

EXCO (Daegu Exhibition & Convention Center) (엑스코(EXCO))

EXCO (Daegu Exhibition & Convention Center) (엑스코(EXCO))

2021-02-18

10, Exco-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu
+82-53-601-5000

EXCO is a leading exhibition and convention center in Daegu Metropolitan City, opened with the aim of promoting the local economy as well as the business, culture, and art sectors of Korea on an international scale. EXCO hosts over 1,000 events annually, ranging from international exhibitions and meetings to local business promotions. Opened in 2001, the center was expanded in 2020 to host larger international events.

Museum of Art, Seoul National University (서울대학교미술관)

Museum of Art, Seoul National University (서울대학교미술관)

2026-03-17

1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-880-9504

Museum of Art, Seoul National University was established as an independent institution in 1995 after several years of development under the Department of Modern Art at Seoul National University Museum. It is the first university art museum in Korea dedicated exclusively to modern and contemporary art. Designed by the world-renowned architect Rem Koolhaas, the museum was constructed and donated by the Samsung Group. It has evolved into a cultural complex equipped with exhibition halls, auditorium, classrooms, and other educational facilities. The museum places special emphasis on educational programs that are open not just to the university's students and faculty, but also to the local community. In addition to modern and contemporary artworks, the museum brings together and exhibits diverse forms of art and culture such as architecture, music, literature, film, and theater.

Goethe-Institut Korea (주한독일문화원)

Goethe-Institut Korea (주한독일문화원)

2019-03-18

132, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Goethe-Institut branches out worldwide as a cultural ambassador of Germany. The institution promotes German language and facilitates international cultural exchanges abroad by providing information related to Germany's culture, society and politics.

With an extensive network around the globe consisting of Goethe-Centers, cultural organizations, information centers, language examination centers, and language learning centers, Goethe-Institut is able to carry out tasks centered on foreign culture and educational policies. The center also engages in activities as a partner to Germany’s private and public cultural organizations, the federal government, and local communities.

Kim Koo Museum & Library (백범김구기념관)

Kim Koo Museum & Library (백범김구기념관)

2022-08-30

26, Imjeong-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-799-3400

Kim Koo Museum & Library was built in Yongsan-gu, Seoul to commemorate Baekbeom Kim Koo (1876-1949), a highly respected Korean independence activist. It opened on October 22, 2002 to commemorate Kim Koo's efforts and achievements in Korean history. The main hall is comprised of two floors, exhibiting relics related to his entire life. A statue of a seated Kim Koo is situated in the central space of the first hall.

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

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

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. 

Ahn Junggeun Memorial Museum (안중근의사기념관)

Ahn Junggeun Memorial Museum (안중근의사기념관)

2024-03-06

91, Sowol-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
82-2-3789-1016

The Ahn Junggeun Memorial Museum honors the memory of Ahn Junggeun (1879-1910), an independence activist and soldier who advocated for Korean independence and peace in Asia. He fought against the Japanese to defend the Korean Empire (1897-1910). He was executed in 1910 for assassinating Hirobumi Ito, the Japanese who led the invasion of Korea in 1909, in Harbin, China.

Mok In Museum Mok Seok Won (목인박물관 목석원)

Mok In Museum Mok Seok Won (목인박물관 목석원)

2021-09-01

46-1, Changuimun-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-5066

Mok In Museum Mok Seok Won relocated in 2019 from Insa-dong to Buam-dong. Six exhibition halls offer visitors a look at wooden figures from around the world. Mokin refers to traditional wooden sculptures carved in shapes of human figures or various animals. The museum holds around 12,000 wooden folk sculptures including those used to decorate funeral carriages and temples mostly from the Joseon dynasty up to modern times. The museum also has an outdoor exhibition hall that harmonizes the sculptures with nature.

Seoul National University (서울대학교)

2023-07-07

1, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-880-5114

Founded in 1946, Seoul National University is the most reputable university in Korea based on its long academic history and tradition. It was the first national university in Korea established by merging several institutions of higher education around the Seoul area, including Kyongsong University

Seoul Science Park (서울특별시교육청 과학전시관)

2021-11-26

101, Nakseongdae-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-881-3000

* Limited opening due to COVID-19 until further notice.
Seoul Science Park opened in July 2004 to function as a science education and training facility for students and teachers, as well as a recreational culture space for Seoul citizens. Admission to the park is free for all.