Korean Deungjan Museum (한국등잔박물관)

  • Korean Deungjan Museum (한국등잔박물관)
  • Korean Deungjan Museum (한국등잔박물관)
  • Korean Deungjan Museum (한국등잔박물관)
  • Korean Deungjan Museum (한국등잔박물관)
  • Korean Deungjan Museum (한국등잔박물관)
  • Korean Deungjan Museum (한국등잔박물관)
  • Korean Deungjan Museum (한국등잔박물관)
  • Korean Deungjan Museum (한국등잔박물관)
  • Korean Deungjan Museum (한국등잔박물관)

Explanation

Located opposite the tomb of Jeong Mong-ju, the Korean Deungjan Museum is a private museum showcasing traditional lamps collected over more than 50 years by director Kim Dong-hwi. As Korea’s only museum dedicated to traditional Korean lighting devices, it offers insight into the everyday lives of past generations and is widely visited by both individuals and student groups. The cylindrical, lighthouse-shaped building—designed with inspiration from the walls of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress—features one basement level and three above-ground floors, with exhibition spaces on the first and second floors and a multipurpose hall for seminars and performances on the third. An annex displays agricultural tools, while the outdoor area includes a pond and a stone garden ideal for a leisurely stroll. The first-floor permanent exhibition, themed around traditional Korean oil lamps, presents lighting used in various domestic spaces such as kitchens, storerooms, sarangbang, and anbang, alongside everyday household items. The second floor explores the historical development of lighting under the themes of daily life and ritual use, allowing visitors to compare styles across periods. A special exhibition gallery on the first floor features works by local artists from Gyeonggi-do, and the museum offers a range of educational programs for all ages, including hands-on activities like making candles, LED lamps, and ceramic oil lamps. Its location near the tomb of Jeong Mong-ju makes it easy to combine both sites in a single visit.

Homepage

www.deungjan.org

Information Use

Contact and Information : +82-31-334-0797

Day off : Mondays (open if Monday is a holiday), January 1, and on the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)

Charges : Adults 10,000 won Children & Teenagers 7,000 won Senior citizens (ages 65 & over) 5,000 won * Free admission: Preschoolers (must be accompanied by an adult)

Hours : October-March 10:00-17:00April-September 10:00* Last admission is 30 minutes before closing

Location

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

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