[Gwangju] Bium Museum (비움박물관)
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💡 Overview
Opened in 2016, the Bium Museum is a folk museum showcasing around 30 thousand Korean modern and traditional artifacts collected by Lee Young-hwa for about 50 years. The art pieces portray the life of poor commoners in the agricultural era before Korea went through industrialization, allowing visitors to get a glimpse of the adaptability and resilience of people in hard times.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 143-1 Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju (Zipcode: 61474) |
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| 🌐 Website | http://biummuseum.com/ https://blog.naver.com/bium16 https://www.instagram.com/biummuseum/ |
| Operating Hours | 10:00-18:00 (Last admission 17:00) |
| Day Off | Sundays & Mondays |
| Usage Fee | Adults 10,000 won * Free for teenagers and kids |
| Parking | Not available |
| Inquiries and Information | +82-62-222-6668 |
📸 Gallery (Click to enlarge)




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