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Uijae Museum of Korean Art

의재미술관

+82-62-222-3040
ujam.org

155, Jeungsimsa-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju

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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 17th, 2001. Built to mimic the curve of a gently sloping road, the museum’s unique design earned architect Jo Seongryong the 10th Korean Architecture Award the same year as the museum’s opening. Measuring 6,000㎡ (B1-2F) in size, the museum is comprised of two exhibition rooms, a storage facility, a seminar room, and a tea ceremony room for visitors.

Since its opening, the Uijae Museum of Korean Art has hosted notable exhibitions and seminars such as the 2002 Biennale Project 2 International Symposium. Currently, the classic works of Heo Baekryeon and a photographic exhibition of the famed artist are on display.

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-62-222-3040
Parking: Available
Closed: Mondays, January 1st, Seollal & Chuseok
Admission: Adults (ages 19-64): Individual 2,000 won / Group (over 20 people) 1,000 won
Youth (ages 7-18): Individual 1,000 won / Group (over 50 people) 500 won

※ Free admission: Children ages 6 or younger, seniors ages 65 or older, men of national merit, and visitors with disabilities
Hours: Summer season: 9:30-17:30
Winter season: 9:30-17:00
* Last admission: 30 min before closing.

Updated 2016.04.13

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[Subway]
Hakdong Jeungsimsa-ipgu Station (Gwangju Subway Line 1), Exit 1.
Take Bus Cheomdan 09, Ullim 35, or Ullim 54 and get off at Jeungsimsa.
Walk 1.24km to Uijae Museum of Korean Art (20-min walk).

155, Jeungsimsa-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju

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