May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives (5•18민주화운동 기록관)

Explanation

The May 18 Democratization Movement was a righteous uprising by citizens that took place in Gwangju for ten days from May 18 to 27 in 1980. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives was established in 2015 at the former Gwangju Catholic Center, a historical site of May 1980, to systematically collect and preserve the May 18 Democratization Movement's heritage that led to the democracy in Korea today. Through the efforts of Gwangju citizens, visitors can see the original records of the May 18 Democratization Movement, inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World in 2011. Visitors can also view the records with a guide or through online exhibitions. The May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives is a place that preserves the history of all Korean citizens.

Homepage

www.518archives.go.kr

Information Use

Contact and Information : +82-62-613-8204

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : Mondays (closed next day if Monday is a public holiday), January 1, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays, and days deemed necessary by the museum

Charges : Free

Hours : 09:00-18:00

More information

Program Information
[Online exhibition]
Virtual reality (VR) experience hall, video exhibition hall, photo tour
* Subject to change depending on archive circumstances

[Regular guide]
Tuesday-Saturday 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:30 / Sundays 10:00, 11:00, 14:30, 16:00
* Reference room on the 4th floor

Foreign Language Intepretation Services
Available (English, Japanese, Chinese) / Audio guide device rental hours 09:00-17:00

Location

221 Geumnam-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Directions

Cheongju Museum of Art (청주시립미술관)

Cheongju Museum of Art (청주시립미술관)

2024-12-20

50 Chungnyeol-ro 18beon-gil, Seowon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

As the cultural space representing Cheongju, Cheongju Museum of Art hosts art exhibitions, lectures, music performances, and more. It features eight exhibition halls, an immersive video experience center, a VR zone, an art shop, and a cafeteria. The space showcases works by artists engaged in experimental creative activities. It also offers a variety of programs, including modern art lectures, dance performances, concerts, and special exhibitions.

Forest Museum (숲박물관)

Forest Museum (숲박물관)

2024-12-20

3054 Misiryeong-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Forest Museum is a scenic forest path connecting the Sokcho City Museum and the National Mountain Museum. Its well-maintained trails are lined with diverse trees and flowering plants, including Asiatic liverworts, peonies, pasque flowers, bridal wreath, Flowering Cherry, and Korean Azaleas. The area is adorned with flowers blooming throughout the seasons. It also features a children's playground, a water garden, and serene rest areas with pergolas, outdoor tables, and scenic spots for relaxation.

Museum X (뮤지엄엑스)

Museum X (뮤지엄엑스)

2024-12-20

338 Jungang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Museum X combines media art and digital technology to offer unique experiences where art, technology, and play intersect. The museum consists of four distinct content zones showcasing virtual reality, artificial intelligence, holograms, and games. Visitors can explore a fantasy playground with echo and beats, embark in a multidimensional journey through light, sound, and waves, and interact with a humanoid robot that creates portraits through conversation.

Kkumdori House (꿈돌이 하우스)

Kkumdori House (꿈돌이 하우스)

2024-12-20

3 Jungang-ro 203beon-gil, Dong-gu, Daejeon

Located near Daejeon Station, Kkumdori House promotes the city's tourist attractions and sells souvenirs. The first floor offers a variety of merchandise featuring "The Kkum Family," the symbol of Daejeon. On the second floor, visitors can enjoy a VR drive through Daejeon. The third floor showcases photos and media art of major attractions, such as the Daejeon Observatory and Sangso-dong Forest Park.

Kwangju Bank Museum (KJB금융박물관 (광주은행 금융박물관))

Kwangju Bank Museum (KJB금융박물관 (광주은행 금융박물관))

2024-12-19

225 Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju

Kwangju Bank Museum established to celebrate the 44^th anniversary of the bank, is the first financial bank in the Honam region. Visitors can witness one thousand financial artifacts and learn about the history of financial institutions in the region and the evolution of Korean currency and global currency at the museum. The museum offers financial educational programs for different age groups and also provides a cultural space, allowing visitors to connect through art and learn more about the heritage of the region.

Donggok Museum of Art (동곡미술관)

Donggok Museum of Art (동곡미술관)

2024-12-17

37 Eodeung-daero 529beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

Donggok Museum of Art, opened in December 2020, a two-story building has exhibition halls, educational rooms, a sculpture park and more. There are rest areas to relax after enjoying arts, as well as spaces for visitors to find their creativity.

Bitgoeul Korea Traditional Classical Music Instruction Hall (빛고을국악전수관)

Bitgoeul Korea Traditional Classical Music Instruction Hall (빛고을국악전수관)

2024-12-17

182 Punggeum-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

Bitgoeul Korea Traditional Classical Music Instruction Hall offers various programs throughout the year. Since 2002, classes on traditional instruments are available, as well as separate children gugak classes. Special exhibition on the second floor has various instruments that visitors can actually try. The permanent exhibition on the third floor has 45 different gugak instruments as well as videos to further provide detailed information. The main area is the performance hall on B1-B2F, with 137 seats, that offers performances every Thursday for free from traditional gugak to fusion music.

Energy Park Haedammaru (광주에너지파크 해담마루)

Energy Park Haedammaru (광주에너지파크 해담마루)

2024-12-17

131 Sangmugongwon-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju

Energy Park Haedammaru opened in September 28, 2021, to educate visitors on the importance of energy. By exhibiting new and renewable energy, as well as different experience programs, visitors are able to understand the importance of energy usage and how to save more energy in daily life.

GeumBong-Museum (시화문화마을 금봉미술관)

GeumBong-Museum (시화문화마을 금봉미술관)

2024-12-17

91 Gakhwa-daero, Buk-gu, Gwangju

Opened in 2015, GeumBong-Museum has 291 art works of painter Park HaengBo. The museum also has various contemporary art works to further spread the knowledge of both traditional and contemporary art. It offer classes and exhibition to support the local art culture.

Yetteo Folk Museum (옛터민속박물관)

2024-12-20

321-35 Sannae-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon

The Yetteo Folk Museum showcases traditional folk artifacts that reflect the daily life of the Daejeon region. Inside the exhibition hall, visitors can view items such as knives, tray tables, water droppers, cups, and oil lamps. The outdoor exhibition area features stone mortars, troughs, and grinding stones. The museum also includes a traditional jar exhibition hall, a Korean restaurant, and a traditional teahouse. Visitors can engage in hands-on experiences like natural dyeing, hanji paper crafts, and knot-making, or relax and enjoy a campfire.

View more