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Uijae Museum of Korean Art
Partly free Jeonnam-Gwangju
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| Type | Private museum / gallery |
|---|---|
| Address | 155 Jeungsimsa-gil, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City |
| Hours | Summer: 09:30-17:30 / Winter: 09:30-17:00 * Last admission 30 min before closing |
| Closed | Mondays, New Year's Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays |
| Admission | Individuals - Adults 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won Groups - Adults 1,000 won / Children 500 won * Groups: 20 people more * Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 6 & younger), senior citizens (ages 65 & older) |
| Parking | Available |
| Phone | +82-62-222-3040 |
| Korean name | 광주 의재미술관 |
About
The Uijae Museum of Korean Art was established in memory of the famous Korean artist Heo Baekryeon. Construction of the museum ended in December, 1999, but the museum wasn’t officially opened until November 17, 2001. Built to mimic the curve of a gently sloping road, the museum’s unique design earned architect Jo Seongryong the 10th Korean Architecture Award the same year as the museum’s opening. Measuring 6,000㎡ (B1-2F) in size, the museum is comprised of two exhibition rooms, a storage facility, a seminar room, and a tea ceremony room for visitors. Since its opening, the Uijae Museum of Korean Art has hosted notable exhibitions and seminars such as the 2002 Biennale Project 2 International Symposium.
Text: Korea Tourism Organization (English tourism data)