The Latin American Cultural Center Museum (중남미문화원)

Explanation

The Latin American Cultural Center Museum was established in 1994 to inform visitors about the culture and arts of Latin America. The museum exhibits artifacts from the Maya, Aztec, Inca, and early colony period that represents Latin America, as well as paintings, sculptures, traditional cloth and more from artists that represents the region. The Sculpture Park showcases pieces from 12 contemporary artists throughout the park, walking trail and rest area. In 2011, Religion Exhibition Hall opened which has a large mural and stain glass that is 24 meters in x_width and 5 meters in x_height.

Inquiry

+82-31-962-7171

Homepage

www.latina.or.kr

Information Use

Capacities : 1,500 people

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-962-7171,
+82-31-962-9291

Parking facilities : Available (30 spaces)

Parking Fees : Free

Day off : Mondays, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)

Charges : Adults 8,000 won / Teenagers 6,000 won / Children 5,000 won
* Groups and senior citizens: 20% off

* Groups: 20 people or more

Hours : November-March 10:00-17:00
April-October 10:00-18:00
* Last admission is one hour before closing

Scale : Total area 11,481 ㎡ / Exhibition area 1,518 ㎡ (8 halls)

Touring Time : Approx. 2 hours

More information

Collections Status
3,295 pieces

Program Information
Experience programs: 6,000 won

Reservations
Reservations can be made by phone or online through the official website

Foreign Language Intepretation Services
Brochures are available in English and Spanish

Location

33-15, Daeyang-ro 285beon-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

Directions

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