Youngeun Museum of Contemporary Art (영은미술관)

Explanation

Youngeun Museum was established in November 2000 in the natural forests of Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do. The museum is largely composed of two sections: an art museum and a studio.

Youngeun Museum is considered a museum of contemporary art as it focuses on the research, preservation, and exhibition of modern art works. It is the first museum of its kind to also operate studio space for artists and has consequently received praise in the art world as a forward-thinking museum.

Thanks to the museum’s focus on creating new works of art, the museum has become a gathering place where artists, writers, critics, and the general public can interact with one another and appreciate the art-making process.

Visitors can engage in various forms of art at the Youngeun Museum, ranging from plastic arts to performing arts. There are also educational programs that allow guests to watch or even experience how art is made. By providing these innovative programs, Youngeun Museum aims to spread art among the masses.

Inquiry

+82-31-761-0137

Homepage

www.youngeunmuseum.org

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-761-0137

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : Monday-Wednesday

Charges : Individuals – Adults 8,000 won / Children 6,000 won / Preschoolers 4,000 won
Groups – Adults 6,000 won / Children 4,000 won / Preschoolers 3,000 won

* Adults (ages 19-64) / Children (ages 7-18) / Preschoolers (ages 6 & younger)
* 50% discount for senior citizens (ages 65 & older)
* Free admission on November 4 due to opening anniversary (No group reservations)

Hours : 11:00-17:00

More information

Program Information
Craft experience

Location

300, Cheongseok-ro, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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