Cultural Facility

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gwangju National Science Museum (국립광주과학관)’. 💡 Overview Gwangju National Science Museum was opened in 2013 to promote science. The museum specializes in light and science with a spaceship-shaped exterior. Many of the exhibitions consist of hands-on programs, providing visitors a chance to use their imagination to further learn…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Namdo Folk Food Exhibition Room & Honam Cultural Material Pavilion (남도향토음식박물관·호남문화자료전시관)’. 💡 Overview Located in Gwangju, the Namdo Folk Food Exhibition Room was established to preserve and promote the local foods of the Namdo region. The museum has a museum shop, both permanent exhibitions and special planned exhibitions,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gwangju Museum of Art (광주시립미술관)’. 💡 Overview The Gwangju Museum of Art was founded on August 1, 1992, to promote local artists. In 1996, it served as the venue for the Gwangju Biennale. The museum holds over 560 works, including those from Heo Baekryeon, Oh Jiho, Yang Su-ah,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall (광주비엔날레전시관)’. 💡 Overview Since its establishment in 1994, the Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall has significantly contributed to Korea’s art culture and the world through numerous exhibitions. It strives to give joy and motivation to many people and serves as a channel for Korean artists’…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives (5•18민주화운동 기록관)’. 💡 Overview 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…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Chonnam National University Medical Museum (전남대학교 의학박물관 (전남대학교 의과대학 구 본관))’. 💡 Overview Chonnam National University Medical Museum opened in 2021 at the previous main building for the university’s medical education department, used from 1952 to 1957. It is the oldest building within the university campus, while featuring…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘LEEKANGHA Art Museum (이강하미술관)’. 💡 Overview The LEEKANGHA Art Museum, opened in 2018, offers a range of exhibitions, educational programs, and a research center. Visitors can explore the life and art world of Lee Kang-ha in different eras through various exhibitions and gain a deeper understanding of art…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Uijae Museum of Korean Art (광주 의재미술관)’. 💡 Overview The Uijae Museum of Korean Art was established in memory of the famous Korean artist Heo Baekryeon. Construction of the museum ended in December, 1999, but the museum wasn’t officially opened until November 17, 2001. Built to mimic the…