Gyeonggi Childrens Museum (경기도어린이박물관)
Gyeonggi Childrens Museum (경기도어린이박물관)
– Homepage
gcm.ggcf.kr
– Tel
+82-31-270-8600
Gyeonggi Children’s Museum was Korea’s first experiential museum built specifically for children. It offers interactive exhibits and educational programs, attracting children to participate in person and feel the joy of learning. Children can choose what they’d like to study based on their individual interests, as well as learn various themes and concepts that help improve their imagination and creativity.
* Opening Date: September 26, 2011
– Address : 6, Sanggal-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
※ Presentation Information
– Capacity
3,000-3,500 people
– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-270-8600
– Parking
Available (Gyeonggi Children’s Museum, Gyeonggi Provincial Museum, NJP Art Center)
– Parking Fee
Passenger cars
1,000 won for the first 1 hour / 200 won for every 10 minutes
Mid- or Large-sized cars
2,000 won for the first 1 hour / 400 won for every 10 minutes
* Daily parking fee: 8,000 won per day
* Passenger car: Carrying 15 people and under / Middle or Large-sized car: Carrying 16 people and more
– Day Off
New Year’s Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day), Mondays (open in the case of Monday being a public holiday)
– Usage Fee
Individuals 4,000 won / Groups 2,000 won
* Groups: 20 people or more
* Free admission: Infants (12 months and younger), senior citizens (ages 65 & older), visitors on first and third Saturday & Sunday of each month
* Reservation required on weekends
– Operating Hours
[Session 1] 10:00-12:00
[Session 2] 13:00-15:00
[Session 3] 15:30-17:30
– Scale
Ground area: 96,254.00 ㎡ / Total floor area: 10,619.41 ㎡ (B1-3F)
Exhibition area: 863.05 ㎡ (1F: 269.86 ㎡ / 2F: 244.17 ㎡ / 3F: 228.61 ㎡ / Planned exhibition hall: 120.41 ㎡)
– Tour Duration
Approx. 2-3 hours (2 hr for groups)
– Reservations
Weekdays: Ticket sales divided evenly between online & on-site
Weekends: All tickets sold online
◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox
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View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →
– Homepage
www.njpartcenter.kr
– Tel
+82-31-201-8571
Nam June Paik Art Center opened in October 2008 after the proposal of building an art center began in 2001. The art center, known as the “House where Nam June Paik lives on,” was designed with the artist’s works and research in mind. With exhibitions, education, and research, the center aims to continue researching the works of Nam Jun Paik as well as discuss art issues to add to future exhibitions. Various events, exhibitions and educational programs are hosted throughout the year.
⊙ Zien Art Space (지앤아트스페이스)
View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →
– Homepage
www.zienart.com
Zien Art Space is a multifaceted venue encompassing an exhibition gallery, pottery studio, glass art studio, kiln room, flower garden, tableware shop, clay pot shop, restaurant, and café. It features pottery classes for children, as well as one-day classes in hand-painting, pottery shaping, and pottery wheel experiences. Surrounded by lush greenery and earthy tones, visitors can enjoy tea or meals while immersing themselves in exhibitions and pottery experiences.
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⊙ Gyeonggi Gugak Center (경기도 국악당)
– Homepage
www.ggad.or.kr
– Tel
+82-31-289-6400
Gyeonggi Gugak Center opened in July 2004 to promote various traditional Korean culture as well as vitalize the traditional arts. The center consists of a concert hall and educational facilities, constantly upgrading to become a cutting edge facility.
⊙ Muji – AK & Giheung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (MUJI AK&기흥)
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⊙ Olive Young – Yongin Gugal Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 용인구갈)
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⊙ Korean Folk Village – Yongin Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (한국민속촌 용인)
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⊙ Korean Folk Village (한국민속촌)
View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →
– Homepage
www.koreanfolk.co.kr
Korean Folk Village introduces traditional culture from the late Joseon period to both local and international visitors through cultural classes experience, shaman faith, seasonal customs and others. It recreated the past through the restoration of houses from the Joseon dynasty.
Performances including folk music, martial arts on horseback, traditional wedding ceremony, and other special performances and events are available by season. In particular, “Welcome to Joseon,” an event held every May, takes visitors back to the past. In addition, a family-friendly theme park equipped with 15 exciting attractions is also available. Visitors can also try various Korean foods at the market street.
