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Salt Gallery (소금박물관)

2019-03-19

1058, Jidojeungdo-ro, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-275-7541

The building for Salt Gallery is the original stone-built salt storage in 1945, which remained intact. Previously a wooden storage for salt, it was later used as a warehouse for materials, and it is now transformed into a Salt Gallery after remodeling in 2007. The gallery was thought to a source of important historical data for salt farms since it remains the old scene from the past. Also, it offers a modern stone-built storage at this exhibition hall.

The gallery exhibits everything about salt, from stories to anthropological aspects. In particular, the exhibition tries to break down the misunderstanding in which salt is thought to be the principal factor of diabetes and high blood pressure, and acknowledge the useful health benefits of salt by explaining the different types of salt uses. Beyond the general information on salt, the history behind salt is also explained. Also, daily lives of the people living in Taepyeong Salt Farm, the process of making salt and information about Hamcho (Salicornia herbacea salt) are also showcased in this gallery.

- Modern Cultural Heritage No. 361
- Opening Date: July 14, 2007

Ulsan Culture Art Center (울산문화예술회관)

2021-12-06

200, Beonyeong-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan
+82-52-275-9623

Ulsan Culture Art Center is a representative performance hall of Ulsan, providing various types of performances. It has multiple performance halls and exhibition halls as well as restaurant, children playground and more.

Dream Forest Art Center (꿈의숲 아트센터)

2025-01-15

173, Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

Dream Forest Art Center, located in Gangbuk, Seoul, is operated by the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. Composed of two performance venues (Performance Hall and Concert Hall), alongside with Sang Sang Tok Tok Art Gallery and Dream Gallery, there are also a Chinese restaurant, cafe and an observatory deck available for all visitors to enjoy.

Mongchon Museum of History (몽촌역사관)

2021-08-13

424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2152-5900

The Mongchon Museum of History, located within Olympic Park, displays artifacts from the excavations of Mongchontoseong Fortress, such as earthen fortifications as well as other artifacts of the Baekje Kingdom period, offering a glimpse into Baekje culture. A model of a Baekje dugout hut site reveals ancient dwelling patterns. Also, the facility displays a perfectly preserved model of ancient houses and tombs, giving visitors the feel of traveling back to prehistoric ages.

Jjajangmyeon Museum (짜장면박물관)

2024-12-23

56-14 Chinatown-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon

Jjajangmyeon Museum is built in the former building of Gonghwachun, the official birthplace of jjajangmyeon, a food people of all ages love. Gonghwachun operated in this old-fashioned brick building until 1983, and the building was renovated as Jjajangmyeon Museum. It is the first jjajangmyeon-themed museum in Korea and consists of six permanent exhibition rooms and one special exhibition room. Visitors can see the birth and transformation of jjajangmyeon at a glance and the different types and recipes of jjajangmyeon. The special exhibition room presents exhibitions on a variety of topics every year. The reproduction of Gonghwachun’s original reception room and kitchen as well as the exhibition of how the metal delivery box changed over the years are also interesting.

The House of Changwon (창원의 집)

2021-12-08

59, Sarim-ro 16beon-gil, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-714-7646

The House of Changwon was home to Du-cheol (pen name Toeeun), a famous scholar. This house is now used as a traditional lifestyle and culture learning center for studying traditional Korean culture and customs. Built on a 10,209 ㎡ site, the house contains 14 buildings, including one exhibiting a collection of farming tools. The establishment itself is one of few living artifacts in the country, offering a peek into how ancient Koreans lived. The complex serves as the venue for a cultural class for visitors and other events and functions such as a chapel for traditional weddings and other ceremonies.

Changwon City Museum - Moonshin Art Museum (창원시립마산문신미술관)

2021-04-29

147, Munshin-gil, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-225-7181

Nestled at the hillside of Chusan-dong with a panoramic view of Changwon, Moonshin Art Museum houses Moon Shin’s art pieces and keeps his spirit intact. The artist resided in France for many years, returning to his hometown in 1980, and worked hard to establish the museum for 15 years. The museum finally opened in 1994 after his endless effort. Unfortunately, Moon Shin died one year after opening the museum, donating the museum to his loving hometown in his will. Following his will, the Moonshin Art Museum was donated to Changwon in 2003 and has since been operating as a city gallery. Changwon also established Moonshin Round Museum in October 2010, exhibiting 116 Moonshin plaster circle art pieces. Moonshin Art Museum is comprised of Exhibition Hall 1 & 2, an outdoor exhibition hall and Moonshin Round Museum, showcasing a total of 3,900 pieces, including plaster round pieces, sculptures, drawings, tools, paintings, oil-paintings and keepsakes.

Nakdong River Victory Memorial Hall (낙동강승전기념관)

2025-01-14

574-110, Apsansunhwan-ro, Nam-gu, Daegu
+82-53-621-9880

Nakdonggang River is a winding river that is filled with great strength to protect the people, representing the wisdom and deep meaning for the country's reunification. Thanks to its geographical advantage, it provided a good distance of ceasefire line between Korean soldiers and their enemies during the Korean War, reducing casualties.

Opened on June 25, 1979, Nakdong Victory Memorial Hall was built in memory of the victory at the Nakdonggang defense line which was the last fortification to protect the country during the Korean War. The memorial hall was built with private donations from the residents of Daegu and Gyeongbuk province. In particular, postwar generations, especially the young generation people who did not experience the Korean War, can learn about the history from here.

Seokjangni Museum (석장리박물관)

2025-01-14

990, Geumbyeok-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-840-8924

Located in Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do, Seokjangni Museum was established in September 2006 to preserve and introduce the culture of the Old Stone Age. There are a variety of exhibitions of relics excavated from the Seokjeong-ri area as well as educational programs available for visitors to learn more about the Paleolithic Period. The museum is divided into permanent exhibitions, planned exhibitions and outdoor exhibitions. Overall, visitors can understand the history better through the exhibition halls, prehistoric park, and the Archaeological Site in Seokjang-ri, Gongju.

Alive Museum - Jeju Island Jungmun Branch (박물관은 살아있다 (제주중문점))

2021-07-29

42, Jungmungwangwang-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
+82-64-805-0888

"Alive Musuem" is a cultural playground, consists of five themes namely - optical illusion art, media art, object art, sculpture art and provence art, where imaginations can be turned into reality. Visitors can participate actively and take many interesting pictures while posing with the art in a variety of fun and unique ways.

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