Korean Deungjan Museum (한국등잔박물관) - Culture - Korea travel and tourism information

Korean Deungjan Museum (한국등잔박물관)

Explanation

Deungjan, Korean lamps that used to light up the nights in Korea, have all but disappeared into the ‘back streets’ of history. However, they have now been gathered in one place – the Korean Deungjan Museum – where their enchanting flames are once again illuminating Korea. Based on materials that were collected for roughly 40 years by the now octogenarian Dr. Kim Dong-hwi, the Korean Deung-Jan Museum was established in September 1997 as a theme museum of Gyeonggi Province in Neungwon-ri, Mohyeon-myeon, Yongin City, Gyeonggi Province. The museum was built to mimic the image of the fortress walls in Hwaseong, Suwon, and as a result the building bears a resemblance to a lighthouse. The first and second floors of the building, which has one underground floor and three floors above ground, are exhibition halls. The basement floor is a rest area for seminars and a wide range of performances. There is also an outdoor exhibition space that measures around 2,644 square meters and includes native rocks, various types of trees, and a pond.

Inquiry

+82-31-334-0797

Homepage

www.deungjan.org

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info +82-31-334-0797

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : Mondays and Tuesdays

Charges : Adults 5,000 won
Students/Children/Senior citizens 3,000 won

Hours : October-March 10:00-17:00
April-September 10:00-17:30

More information

Program Information
Various educational programs available
* Check the official website for details

Reservations
Required for groups of 20 people or more (Inquiries: +82-31-334-0797)

Location

8, Neunggok-ro 56beon-gil, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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