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Ieyoung Contemporary Art Museum (이영미술관)

Ieyoung Contemporary Art Museum (이영미술관)

2021-05-28

63, Heungdeok 4-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

Ieyoung Contemporary Art Museum opened in June 2001 to showcase artworks that were personally collected by the gallery owners. Upon entering the eco-friendly exhibition space, visitors will be met by works of Korea's famous contemporary artists. In particular, the gallery has the largest collection of works by Park Saeng-gwang, a patriotic painter. In 2004, to mark the 100th anniversary of Park’s birth, the gallery created a foundation with the dual purpose of studying Park and his works and identifying undiscovered interpretation of Korea's tradition.

Hampyeong Expo Park (함평엑스포공원)

Hampyeong Expo Park (함평엑스포공원)

2020-07-07

27, Gonjae-ro, Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-322-2203

Hampyeong Expo Park has emerged as a representative eco tourist attraction in Asia ever since the Hampyeong Butterfly & Insect Expo in 2008. The park offers visitors a wide array of eco-programs and participatory tour programs.

The park consists of as many as 11 permanent exhibition centers and other themed zones including a horticulture therapy center, grass square, plant/insect eco school, themed theater, bug's village, golden bat exhibition center, butterfly/insect eco center, butterfly/insect specimen and fossils exhibition, fresh water fish science museum, butterfly land park, and wetland experience zone.

Daegu Kolon Open Air Music Hall (대구 코오롱 야외음악당)

Daegu Kolon Open Air Music Hall (대구 코오롱 야외음악당)

2021-04-29

180, Yaoeeumakdang-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
+82-53-606-6450

Opened on September 29, 2000, the Daegu Kolon Open Air Music Hall is Korea’s largest single music hall. Due to its convenient location in picturesque Duryu Park, the music hall is a popular venue for performing arts and cultural events. Its expansive open-air grassy plaza has a capacity of 27,000 people.

The music hall is available for rent and can accommodate any type of performance: concerts, plays, musicals, opera, and more.

Chuncheon Culture & Art Center (춘천문화예술회관)

Chuncheon Culture & Art Center (춘천문화예술회관)

2021-08-13

13, Hyojasang-gil 5beon-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-259-5841

Chuncheon Culture & Art Center (CCAC) is a leading performing and visual arts center located in the city of Chuncheon. The performance halls feature state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems for high-quality performances, capable of hosting international events and programs. The exhibition hall also offers new exhibitions throughout the year in order to offer diverse cultural experiences to the citizens.

Museum of Natural Dye Arts (자연염색박물관)

Museum of Natural Dye Arts (자연염색박물관)

2021-03-19

17, Pagye-ro 112-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu
+82-53-981-4330

The Museum of Natural Dye Arts was formed to collect and preserve the traditional way of dyeing, as well as inform the high quality of Korean natural dye to the world. The museum has various art products from around the world. Divided into two floors, Ahwon Gallery on the first floor showcases replicas of ancient dyeing tools and provides information on the natural dyeing process. The Relic Hall on the second floor displays pieces of ancient artwork including fabric, clothes, pillows, blankets and accessories, all made using different methods such as dyeing, embroidery, quilting, knotting and sewing.

Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) (킨텍스)

Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) (킨텍스)

2022-12-22

217-60, Kintex-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-810-8114

As the largest exhibition center in Korea, KINTEX (Korea International Exhibition Center) has 10 exhibition halls that span 108,556 ㎡ and 40 meeting rooms that cover 13,303 ㎡. Since its opening in April 2005, KINTEX has undergone two of three scheduled expansions. September of 2011 marked the completion of the second expansion, adding 53,975 ㎡ of exhibition space to the world-class meeting facilities, and reinforcing KINTEX's position at the forefront of globalization and economic development in Korea.

The Latin American Cultural Center Museum (중남미문화원)

The Latin American Cultural Center Museum (중남미문화원)

2022-12-29

33-15, Daeyang-ro 285beon-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-962-7171

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.

Incheon Art Platform (인천아트플랫폼)

Incheon Art Platform (인천아트플랫폼)

2019-03-18

3, Jemullyang-ro 218beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-760-1000

Incheon Art Platform is located in Haean-dong of Incheon known for its well-preserved architectural heritage sites and buildings that display both ancient and modern architecture. The complex was established through remodeling buildings constructed in the 1930s and 1940s, and by revamping such landmark buildings as Nippon Yusen Kaisah (Cultural Property No. 248) from the days when Korea first opened its doors to the outside world. The 13 buildings, including studios, library, training center, exhibition and performance halls, that make up Art Platform are expected to develop into a huge street museum in the future, thereby preserving the historical establishments, while displaying the modern interpretation of the past.

Hankuk Art Museum (한국미술관)

2021-12-09

244-2, Mabuk-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-283-6418

The Hankuk Art Museum first opened its door to the public in March 1983 in Gahoe-dong and was later moved to its current location. Focusing on modern art and the promotion of Korean art, the gallery presents special displays and open-run exhibitions mainly featuring contemporary art as well as providing art education classes.

Gyeongju Arts Center (경주예술의전당)

2021-06-01

1, Alcheonbuk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-1588-4925

Gyeongju Arts Center opened its doors to the public on November 6, 2010. Major facilities include a grand performance hall, small performance hall, exhibition chamber, outdoor performance stage, conference room, seminar room, and a toy library where a wide range of educational and participatory programs are held.