Mokpo Modern History Museum II (목포근대역사관 2관) – Homepage mokpo.go.kr – Tel +82-61-270-8728 Mokpo Modern History Museum II is located in what was first built in June 1920 as the Mokpo branch of the Oriental Development Company. This Renaissance-style building dates back to the Japanese colonial era and serves as a reminder of the Korea’s…
Mokpo Culture & Arts Center (목포문화예술회관) – Homepage hart.mokpo.go.kr (Korean only) – Tel +82-61-270-8484 Mokpo Culture & Arts Center is in Yonghae-dong, Mokpo-si, Jeollanam-do. The center opened in July 1997 and has two buildings, an exhibition hall, which includes seven exhibition rooms and two special rooms, and performance hall, which has a 698-seat auditorium. Mokpo…
Wando Fishery and Folklore Museum (완도어촌민속전시관) – Homepage mu.wando.go.kr – Tel +82-61-550-6911 During the Jangbogo Festival, mariners from the Wando area donated rare animals, plants, fish, and shellfish. The sea animals and plants exhibition event attracted a large number of visitors increasing tourism in the area. In response to the public opinion Wando-gun built an…
Gayageum Theme Park (가야금테마공원) Opened in 2014, Gayageum Theme Park is the only gayageum-themed park in Korea. Various relics and materials related to the gayageum, a representative Korean traditional stringed instrument consisting of 12 strings, are displayed through which visitors have the opportunity to learn about this unique instrument. In addition to the 12-string gayageum,…
LOTTE Outlets – Namak Branch (롯데아울렛 남악점) – Homepage www.lotteshopping.com Lotte Outlets Namak Branch provides new and enjoyable experiences every day. It is the largest shopping space in the region where Lotte Mart, restaurants, kids playground, and pet store are harmonized. – Address : 80 Namak-ro 162beon-gil, Samhyang-eup, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do ※ Presentation Information – Information…
Gangjin Goryeo Celadon Museum (강진 고려청자박물관) – Homepage www.celadon.go.kr – Tel +82-61-430-3755 Goryeo Celadon Museum was established to preserve and promote Gangjin celadon, as well as foster knowledge and creativity in regards to celedon in the next generation. The exhibition halls feature smart pads and audio explanations, combining modern technology with ancient relics for better…
Mokpo Natural History Museum (목포자연사박물관) – Homepage museum.mokpo.go.kr – Tel +82-61-274-3655 Mokpo Natural History Museum is located inside of Gatbawi Culture Town, one of the major tourist attractions in Mokpo. The museum consists of a natural history hall and local history hall. The museum features many rare dinosaur fossils as well as cultural artifacts and…
Mokpo Modern History Museum – Hall No. 1 (목포근대역사관 1관) – Homepage mokpo.go.kr – Tel +82-61-242-0340 Mokpo Modern History Museum is the oldest building in Mokpo and a witness to Korea’s modern and contemporary history. It was built in 1898 and was used to house various public organizations, like city halls, consulates, and cultural centers,…
Yeongam Pottery Museum (영암도기박물관) – Homepage https://www.yeongam.go.kr/home/smartdogi – Tel +82-61-470-6851 Yeongam Pottery Museum is dedicated to promoting the history of pottery in Korea, starting from the oldest known pottery coming from Gurim Village. Visitors can learn about the history of this art form through exhibitions, educational programs, and hands-on experiences. Locally produced pottery is also…
Namnong Memorial Hall (남농기념관) – Homepage www.namnongmuseum.com (Korean, English) – Tel +82-61-276-0313 Namnong Memorial Hall is an art gallery dedicated to the works and memory of Namnong Heo Gun, a famous artist of the traditional Southern School of Painting. The hall was opened as an art gallery by Namnong Heo Gun (1908-1987) himself in 1985….